Automation Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Lower Salford Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop innovative control systems for automated equipment and systems.
• Perform detailed design of control systems for complex machines, specifying all electrical components (power distribution, PLC, I/O, motion control, communications, sensors, wiring, etc.).
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using 2D CAD, AutoCAD software. Write PLC and HMI software to operate these machines.
• Implement hardware and software modifications to existing equipment to improve capabilities, efficiency, reliability, performance, etc.
• Document all designs and engineering decisions for future reference (CAD, BOM’s, calculations, etc.).
• Assist with machine debugging, acceptance testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Interface with sales, customers, field service, and R&D for all stages of the project. Interface with vendors and purchasing department to obtain quotations, necessary parts, and ensure quality.
• Provide technical feedback to sales and management with regards to costs.
• Help maintain organized file system for engineering documents, programs, drawings, manuals, etc. Contribute to the creation of service manuals.

Skills and Knowledge

• Creating machine PLC programs using Rockwell Automation.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot existing PLC logic to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
• Experience with servo motion control techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial electronic panel design/layout.
• Proficiency in creating electrical schematics using 2D CAD software.
• Ability to create user interface software for use on common industrial HMI’s.
• Experience building complex electrical panels and wiring devices electrical schematics.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or OEM work environment.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting code with the following software is required: RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk.
• Experience with the following software is preferred: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Siemens SIMATIC, Wonderware, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Must be able to work on manufacturing and production equipment machines.
• Limited travel 10-20% nationally and internationally.
• Monday through Friday on-site work week.

Minimum Qualifications

BS Engineering, US citizenship, green card, perm resident, is required.

Compensation

A generous salary $80,000 - $120,000 plus PTO, 401k, and medical benefits will be provided.

Application Process

To apply, please send a copy of your resume to [e-mail]. Call and/or text 484-567-2081 Steve Moore. Connect with me on LinkedIn.