Industrial Automation Engineer - Irwin

Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider. IMS designs, builds, programs, and implements Level 1 control systems, primarily in support of the metals producing and processing market, providing a wide range of equipment and services for both new and retrofit projects. We are an award winning Automation Company that is passionate about the work we do, takes pride in our project outcomes, and highly values our reputation.

Position Overview:

Automation engineers are responsible for fulfilling project assignments, individually or as part of a project team. Assignments may include involvement in multiple projects simultaneously. IMS is seeking candidates for our Irwin, PA office.

Primary Duties:

• Receive assignments from project management/technical lead.


• Report on status and communicate technical issues.


• Provide engineering detail to and work with internal drafting resources to develop drawings.


• Develop technical documentation and specifications.


• Write PLC and HMI application software.


• Configure AC / DC drive equipment.


• Develop system test plan documents, simulation code, and perform system testing.


• Participate in commissioning of systems in the field, along with field engineers, project management, technical leads, and/or end customers.

Requirements:

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation.


• Qualified entry level candidates will be considered.

Qualifications:

• Aptitude in programming/configuring PLC’s (Rockwell, Siemens, and GE), drives (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, others), and or HMI packages is a plus.


• Experience in metals processing along with a strong competency in math and physics is strongly preferred.


• Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in automation products, software and complimentary areas.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.


• Communication skills both written and verbal are required.


• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated.


• Occasional over-night travel required for customer meetings and commissioning activities.

Essential Elements/Job Functions Assessment:

Physical:

• Seeing General


• Clear Speech Simple / Complex


• Touching: Dexterity / Hand / Finger


• Walking


• Typing


• Climbing Flights


• Kneeling


• Stooping


• Bending


• Sitting


• Standing


• Driving

Stress Factors:

• High Pressure

Mental Requirements:

• Reading - Simple / Complex


• Writing - Simple / Complex


• Perception / Comprehension


• Analyzing


• Math Skills


• Judgement


• Decision - Making

Work Environment:

• Works with Others


• Works Around Others


• Verbal Contact with Others


• Face-To-Face Contact


• Extended Day


• Inside


• Noise (up to 85-105 dB)


• Mechanical Equipment


• Electrical Equipment 

Equipment:

• Computer


• Keyboard


• Mouse


• Phone


• Calulator


• TV Monitors

Competitive Benefit Package:

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Match


• Medical (PPO & HSA)


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance


• AD&D Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account


• Health Savings Account 


• Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability


• Allstate: Accident & Critical Illness Plans


• Work Site benefits


• Paid Time Off options (PTO & Vacation)


• Paid Holidays

IMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Candidates are subject to reference checks, credit, criminal background and DMV checks, assessments, and drug screen. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability