Automation Controls Engineer

Deshazo Crane Co; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

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

Competitive pay

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to develop and manage industrial control systems. The role requires expertise in PLC programming, HMI configuration, and robot programming. Ideal candidates should have a BS in engineering or significant relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading projects, design review interaction with customers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive benefits and salary available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of concepts of industrial controls and robotics.
• Strong ability to communicate with clients and within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Manage complete automation system projects from inception to completion.
• Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Robot programming

Industrial controls knowledge

Machine vision setup

Communication skills

Project management

Ability to travel

Education

BS in a related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley Studio5000

Siemens Tia Portal

Cognex

DeviceNet

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Job Summary

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of industrial 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, HMI, and robot programming for custom equipment, conveyor lines, and robot cells
• 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 and robotics
• Proven ability in robot programming, Fanuc preferred
• Experience setting up machine vision for presence and inspection, Cognex and/or Fanuc IRVision preferred
• Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Allen Bradley Studio5000, Siemens Tia Portal, Proficy Machine Edition, and/or Toyopuc PCWin
• Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP
• Experience setting up Allen Bradley and/or GE HMI screens/panels
• 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.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• 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
• Additional life insurance available
• 9 paid holidaysPTO Program
• Tool purchase program
• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO’s Mission:

DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients’ business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor‑made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.