Automation & Controls Engineer - PLCs, Systems Design

Louver Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Louver Group is seeking an experienced electrical/automation engineer to design, develop, and manage projects from concept to completion. The role involves safe operation, design, and debugging of process controls, vendor selection, and integration with mechanical, software, and controls teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in industrial automation, a BSEE or BSME, and hands-on experience with AB, Siemens, and B&R PLCs, as well as 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• BSEE, BSME: 3-5+ years’ experience in the industrial automation industry.
• Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE).
• Working knowledge of major brand PLC’s and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc.
• Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system.
• Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc).
• Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, or others.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage projects to completion on schedule and within budget.
• Design and debugging of process and automation control systems; source vendors.
• Create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and debugging.
• Write and debug PLC code and device drivers.
• Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry.
• Determine power/load requirements and design logic for timing control.
• Design diagrams of cable connections and control diagrams.
• Create verification processes and testing tools.
• Own projects fully and identify performance issues via root cause analysis.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls teams.

Skills

PLC programming

System design

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Documentation

MS Office

Electrical codes knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BSEE, BSME

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

B&R PLC

3D CAD: Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Louver Group is seeking an experienced electrical/automation engineer to design, develop, and manage projects from concept to completion. The role involves safe operation, design, and debugging of process controls, vendor selection, and integration with mechanical, software, and controls teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in industrial automation, a BSEE or BSME, and hands-on experience with AB, Siemens, and B&R PLCs, as well as 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.