Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Robot Systems

CareerNerds; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions in production and facility equipment. You will provide operational support, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include developing new automation concepts, evaluating parts for cost, setting schedules, reviewing runs for design compliance, implementing automation changes, and providing technical support to engineers, departments and customers.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of recent mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years proficiency in Solid Works
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics
• Proficiency with designing, installing, and trouble-shooting prox sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts/specifications or make improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make appropriate changes to ensure product compliance.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes and corrections throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers

Education

Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions in production and facility equipment. You will provide operational support, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include developing new automation concepts, evaluating parts for cost, setting schedules, reviewing runs for design compliance, implementing automation changes, and providing technical support to engineers, departments and customers.