Automation Controls Engineer PLC & Robotics

6 Degrees Search; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions in a production or facility setting in Marion, Ohio. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, optimization, and applying advanced engineering principles to design, install, and fine tune new equipment.

Key duties include developing new automation concepts, evaluating cost-efficient and reliable processes, maintaining project schedules, ensuring design compliance on initial runs,

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 SolidWorks.
• 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 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 automation for design compliance and implement changes.
• Follow product as changes are requested throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by supplying information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic programming

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Material flow knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Associates degree in electrical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions in a production or facility setting in Marion, Ohio. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, optimization, and applying advanced engineering principles to design, install, and fine tune new equipment.

Key duties include developing new automation concepts, evaluating cost-efficient and reliable processes, maintaining project schedules, ensuring design compliance on initial runs,