Automation & Controls Engineer

Automationtechies; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 50%

Vision/dental/life insurance

Paid vacation and personal days

Profit sharing

Cell phone stipend

Home internet stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Automationtechies in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a self-motivated automation engineer to design, develop, and implement industrial control systems. You will work directly with customers to solve complex technical challenges and continuously expand your expertise.

The ideal candidate will be experienced with Siemens platforms, HMIs, and networked automation, and capable of independent work while collaborating with project teams across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens PCS 7.
• Working knowledge of PROFIBUS and industrial Ethernet/IP-based networks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with testing equipment (multimeters).
• Experience designing HMIs using WinCC, FactoryTalk View, or Wonderware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial automation and control systems independently or as part of a project team.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and related automation software to meet customer and production requirements.
• Test, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain automation systems.
• Develop logic diagrams, flowcharts, and other technical documentation for automation projects.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Support system startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer facilities.
• Provide technical support and recommend system improvements when needed.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens PCS 7

PROFIBUS

Industrial Ethernet/IP

WinCC/FactoryTalk/Wonderware

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Moore APACS

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

Job description

Join a growing industrial automation and controls company where you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of automation platforms, customers, and industries. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and continuously expanding your technical expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer who can work independently with minimal supervision. You should be adaptable, eager to learn new technologies, and comfortable taking on a variety of responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive base salary with a generous performance bonus program
• 50% employer-paid medical insurance
• 100% employer-paid vision, dental, and life insurance
• Four weeks of paid vacation plus six flexible personal days each year
• Profit sharing program
• Cell phone and home internet stipends
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens PCS 7
• Working knowledge of PROFIBUS communications
• Understanding of industrial Ethernet/IP-based networks
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using electrical testing equipment, including digital multimeters
• Experience designing HMIs using WinCC, FactoryTalk View, or Wonderware
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial automation and control systems independently and as part of a project team
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and related automation software to meet customer and production requirements
• Test, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain automation systems
• Develop logic diagrams, flowcharts, and other technical documentation for automation projects
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, and equipment manuals
• Support system startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer facilities
• Provide technical support and recommend system improvements when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPLAN or AutoCAD
• Experience commissioning VFDs
• Control panel design and build experience
• Experience creating or modifying P&IDs
• Experience with Moore APACS control systems
• Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming experience