Junior Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries.


• Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.


• Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.).


• Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications.


• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications.


• Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements.


• Provide commissioning and startup services. Travel up to 25% is typical, but varies by project requirements.


• Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.).


• Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  
  

Experience:

• 1-2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s and programming software:




• ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix


• PanelView Plus HMI Terminals


• FactoryTalk View ME/SE




• Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable:




• Inductive Automation Ignition


• AVEVA Wonderware


• GE iFix




• Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI) is desirable.


• Proficiency in managing tasks within projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation.


• Proficiency in control panel design, network design, component selection is desirable.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD is desirable.
  
  
  

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.


• Strong technical writing skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team