Automation Controls Engineer II: PLC, HMI & Robotics

Socket.dev; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a manufacturing automation engineer to design and develop machine control systems supporting new product development, improvements, and capacity expansions. Primary work includes AutoCAD Electrical, PLC and HMI programming, and panel-building support.

Required: BS in a related technical field, 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering, AutoCAD (Electrical preferred), and familiarity with Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical area is required (EE preferred).
• 3–5 years of professional manufacturing engineering experience.
• AutoCAD experience required (Electrical preferred).
• Fanuc Robotics experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components.
• Familiar with NEC and NFPA codes.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation software and components (RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Transaction Manager, Kinetix Drives, Ethernet, and DeviceNET).

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and implement automation projects for tooling, controls, and equipment.
• Implement process or control changes to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Participate in equipment design and systems reviews.
• Maintain accurate BOMs and project documentation.
• Support standardization by specifying and purchasing controls equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical area

EE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

RSLogix 500/5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Transaction Manager

Kinetix Drives

Ethernet

DeviceNET

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Hendrickson is seeking a manufacturing automation engineer to design and develop machine control systems supporting new product development, improvements, and capacity expansions. Primary work includes AutoCAD Electrical, PLC and HMI programming, and panel-building support.

Required: BS in a related technical field, 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering, AutoCAD (Electrical preferred), and familiarity with Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk).