Automation Design Engineer – OEM Solutions

Van-Meter; Langdon (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

Company-paid life and disability

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Van Meter is seeking an Automation Design Engineer to collaborate with Solution Architects to design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing clients. You will develop control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and related automation to optimize production and reduce costs.

The role involves traveling to customer sites, presenting designs, and helping establish automation standards across projects. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent internal and external customer service.
• Creative problem solving.
• Growth mindset.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ability to process and synthesize technical information.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers and team members to gather essential information for creating functional descriptions, scopes of work, RFPs, system designs, and solutions as needed.
• Travel to customer site may be required.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and production metrics and recommend process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Prepare competitively priced solutions while maximizing company profitability.
• Present designs and solutions to internal & external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to create and maintain Van Meter’s automation standards.
• Collaborate with and support other engineers, managers, and sales team.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and solutions to support the evolution of our customers and market demands.
• Identify areas for the team to build efficiencies when analyzing, designing and implementing solutions.
• Prepare documentation, such as testing protocols and manuals.
• Ensure compliance with Industry safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate reports on activities.
• Craft models and drawings of products & systems.
• Assist in training the sales team on products & solutions.

Skills

Customer service

Creative problem solving

Growth mindset

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering design tools

Job description

Van Meter is seeking an Automation Design Engineer to collaborate with Solution Architects to design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing clients. You will develop control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and related automation to optimize production and reduce costs.

The role involves traveling to customer sites, presenting designs, and helping establish automation standards across projects. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.