Automation Engineer - Drives & Controls

Candidates must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents. My client will not provide sponsorship. Skills with PLC, HMI, and Drives is required.

Automation Engineer - Drives & Controls ($95-$110K)

We have an Automation Engineer - Drives & Controls opportunity available with our established automated equipment manufacturing client near the Syracuse, NY area. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Attractive base salary + bonus plan
• Straight time pay for any hour worked over 45 in the work week
• Automatic 401K company contribution
• Comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays etc.

Company Overview:

• Leading Custom Original Equipment Manufacturer
• Global Sales Approaching 500M
• 1,000+ Employees Worldwide

Your Role with the Company:

Controls Software Development

• PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams)
• HMI development
• PLC network architecture
• AC/DC drive configuration and legacy controls integration

Testing & Commissioning

• System testing and validation
• Machine startup and commissioning
• Remote and on-site troubleshooting and technical support

Engineering & Project Support

• Technical documentation and reports
• Sales technical support and application studies
• Cross functional collaboration and customer interaction throughout project execution

Background Profile:

• BS in Engineering
• 3–5+ years of controls or automation engineering experience
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC drive systems and industrial control networks
• Experience with HMI development and supervisory control systems
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and industrial automation software
• Ability to travel approximately 30%, including domestic and occasional international travel