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G-TECH Services, Inc.
Automation Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$115,636 / year median in Ohio
-2% projected decline
Job Description
M-F. Weekend work is required. Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift. Off shift will start in Sept./Oct. 1st 6-2:30 2nd 2:30-10:30 Driving and DOT background check required. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects. You will be supporting launch activities.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and 3-4 years of experience required. Five years required if no degree.MUST HAVES
- PLC and HMI Programming
- Fanuc robot experience
- Experience with networks or upper-level systems.
Job Responsibilities:
Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams. Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams. Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams. Design electrical control panels. Design programmable logic controller software. Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software. Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems. Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment. Provide technical support for training of plant personnel. Travel to plant sites as required.Skills:
- Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
- Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
- Proficient with AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
- Familiarity with basic safety standards.
- Capable of supervision.
Typical day:
- Automation controls engineers to support launch activities
- Time will split between coming to plant and traveling
- They will oversee the installation of the equipment and leading safety activities.
- When visiting suppliers, they will validate the equipment functionality. and all the connections from a wiring standpoint are up to expectation.
- There are designed controlled meetings that they will have to participate in.
- There is a potential chance for the assignment to be extended.