Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics

Soap Creek Resources; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for managing and executing all engineering activities related to automation for production and facility equipment. You will provide operational support, troubleshooting, and optimization, directing activities to improve reliability and applying advanced engineering principles to design, install and fine tune new equipment.

The role involves developing automation concepts, evaluating cost-efficient solutions, and coordinating project

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

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Material flow awareness

Education

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

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Fanuc robotics programming

SolidWorks

Sensors and thermocouples troubleshooting

Job description

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for managing and executing all engineering activities related to automation for production and facility equipment. You will provide operational support, troubleshooting, and optimization, directing activities to improve reliability and applying advanced engineering principles to design, install and fine tune new equipment.

The role involves developing automation concepts, evaluating cost-efficient solutions, and coordinating project