Automation Controls Engineer

Deshazo Crane Co

Bessemer (AL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401k plan with match

Company-paid short term disability insurance

Long term disability insurance available

Company-paid basic life insurance

Employee assistance program

9 paid holidays

PTO Program

Competitive pay

Job summary

Deshazo Crane Co is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer responsible for developing automated crane control systems from inception to completion. Candidates should have a BS in a related field or 5 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in PLC programming and electrical design.

This role includes responsibilities such as leading project installations, performing SCADA and VFD programming, and more. Benefits include comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, PTO, and a 401k plan with match.

Qualifications

Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry.
Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts.
Solid understanding of industrial controls, PLCs, and VFDs.

Responsibilities

Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software.
From-scratch PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD programming for automated cranes.
Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.

Skills

Controls experience

PLC programming

SCADA systems

VFD commissioning

Electrical design

Strong communication skills

Education

BS in a related engineering field or relevant work experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley Studio5000

Siemens Tia Portal

Job description

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of automated crane control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Responsibilities

Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.
Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD programming for automated cranes.
Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.
Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.
Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.
Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.

Education Requirement

BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience

Job Requirements

Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry
Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls, PLCs, and VFDs
Proven ability in VFD commissioning: Magnetek/Yaskawa, Siemens, Rockwell
Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Allen Bradley Studio5000 and Siemens Tia Portal
Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, Profibus, and Modbus
Experience building, troubleshooting, and deploying SCADA systems
Experience setting up Allen Bradley HMIs
Strong ability to communicate within the DeSHAZO organization and direct to the customer
Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.