Automation & Controls Engineer: Drive Production Efficiency

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation in Springfield, NJ seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain test and production equipment across all product lines. Leverage PLC/SCADA experience to develop robust control solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have a background in electrical/mechanical mechatronics with hands-on lab work and proven ability to manage projects, compile technical documentation, and support continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar Engineering.
• 3+ years in automation and controls design/commissioning.
• Experience with production equipment and process control.

Responsibilities

• Participates in initial equipment conceptual development, balancing product & process requirements, layout complexity, cost, lead time, and schedule constraints.
• Design production process, technology upgrade, and control system solutions that maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize cost.
• Deploys automated processes and equipment into production.
• Perform project management functions including business justification assessments, scheduling, tracking budget/spend, and reporting.
• Develop and write documentation as required (process validation plan, work instructions, system audits, technical reports, etc.).
• Develop automation, control, and test system code with an emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable code.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

LabVIEW

Electrical system design

Lean principles

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

HMI software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valcor Engineering Corporation in Springfield, NJ seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain test and production equipment across all product lines. Leverage PLC/SCADA experience to develop robust control solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have a background in electrical/mechanical mechatronics with hands-on lab work and proven ability to manage projects, compile technical documentation, and support continuous