Automation Control Systems Integrator

Automation Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Flexible work schedule

Specialty training and skills development

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented automation engineer to create innovative solutions for machine control applications. This role involves developing projects from customer discovery to startup, utilizing a common toolbox of components to deliver custom solutions. The ideal candidate thrives on writing clean, elegant code and embraces a lifelong learning mindset. You will collaborate with a dedicated engineering team on a variety of challenging projects, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about automation and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming and automation systems.
• Ability to write organized and well-documented code.
• Expertise in industrial networks and control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative solutions for machine control applications.
• Develop projects from customer discovery to startup.
• Work cooperatively with the engineering team on diverse projects.

Skills

IEC 61131-3 PLC programming

Structured Text

Ladder Logic

Control panel design

PLC troubleshooting

HMI programming

Motion control

Industrial sensors

Customer service skills

Flexibility in coding standards

Tools

CoDeSys

Schneider PLCs

Mitsubishi PLC systems

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Proface HMI

Red Lion HMI

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job description:

In this position, you will create innovative, responsive solutions to a wide variety of machine control applications. We apply a common “toolbox” of components to create custom solutions for a wide variety of applications. You will develop projects from customer discovery; through UL508a control panel design; to PLC, HMI, Motion, and Network programming; through validation and startup at the customer’s location. Most projects are completed in less than six weeks, and startups are usually day trips. Individual initiative, a dedication to quality, and a sense of pride in one’s workmanship are critical. As a member of our engineering team, you will work cooperatively with the principal engineer, other engineers, draftspeople, project managers, and production technicians on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects. The ideal candidate loves writing clean, elegant code from a blank slate. A lifelong learner or student mindset is essential, as is the ability to be flexible and willing to try on new roles in the process.

Qualification and Skills:

Demonstrated mastery of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, with an emphasis on Structured Text and Ladder

Adherence to Automation Solutions' standardized conventions and guidelines

Demonstrated a willingness and ability to write disciplined, organized and well-documented code

Fluent in ANSI Y32.2/IEEE and IEC electrical schematic symbols and layouts

Fluent in ANSI/ISA S5.1 P&ID process schematics symbols and layouts

Ability to design control panels up to 480V/3 to UL508A and NFPA79 standards

Expert proficiency implementing/troubleshooting PLCs, HMI, motion control, servo systems, and industrial sensors

Experience with industrial networks such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, and J1939

Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and an ability to calmly guide our customers through the startup process.

Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems

Flexibility in using new or specialized standardized conventions and guidelines

5+ Years of experience in skills listed above

Beneficial Experience:

PLC Programming with CoDeSys (SoMachine) on Schneider and Wago PLCs.

PLC Programming for Mitsubishi FX-, A-, Q- and iQ- PLC systems.

PLC Programming for Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Motion Programming with CoDeSys (SoMachine) SoftMotion, or Mitsubishi motion controllers.

HMI Programming for Schneider (Proface), Red Lion, Mitsubishi, Panelview systems.

ANSI C/C++ Programming

Working Environment: Most work will be performed at our offices in Beaverton, Oregon. Additional work will be required in a wide variety of environments and industries, including everything from clean-room to rock quarry to military installations. You must be willing and able to work offsite as required. Fieldwork is usually within driving distance but will include out-of-town startup and service trips generally amounting to less than 15% of the total work schedule.

Benefits: Competitive compensation depending on experience; flexible work schedule; paid vacation with additional paid time off (PTO); nine paid holidays; healthcare; 401(k); specialty training and new skills development, and more.