Automation Engineer

Millennium; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Millennium in Beachwood, OH, is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement automated systems that improve manufacturing and operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, reduce errors, and ensure seamless integration of automated solutions.

The role requires PLC programming expertise (Allen Bradley and others), drive control, motion systems, and automation software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM field or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics for control systems.
• Proven PLC logic and programming experience for Allen Bradley; Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens are a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach.
• Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals.
• Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives.
• Knowledge of drive control systems and AC/DC motor theory.
• Knowledge of ACAD, ACAD Electrical, and EPlan.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 safety standards.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programming for automation projects.
• Develop code from specifications across multiple control platforms.
• Design, implement, and commission drive control systems.
• Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting specs and safety standards.
• Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions to client requirements.
• Learn and implement new control platform solutions on the job.
• Ensure accuracy and content of designs as assigned by the team manager.
• Interface with customers, project managers, and sales teams.
• Develop, test, and commission projects at customer sites (travel required).
• Provide remote and onsite customer service.
• Review drawings for accuracy.
• Train end users on systems when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Drive control

Safety standards

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM

5 years of equivalent experience

Tools

ACAD

ACAD Electrical

EPlan

Job description

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to enhance manufacturing, production, or operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation technologies, process control, robotics, and software programming. The Automation Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, reduce human error, improve efficiency, and ensure the seamless integration of automated systems into existing operations.

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to enhance manufacturing, production, or operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation technologies, process control, robotics, and software programming. The Automation Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, reduce human error, improve efficiency, and ensure the seamless integration of automated systems into existing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programming
• Develop code from specifications in multiple control platforms
• Design, implement, and commission drive control systems
• Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specifications and all applicable safety standards and functional requirements
• Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specifications and functional requirements
• Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced on the job environment
• Responsible for accuracy and content of design, as assigned by team manager
• Interface with customers, project managers, and sales team
• Development, testing, and commissioning (will require travel to customer sites) of projects
• Remote and onsite customer service
• Review drawings for accuracy
• Train end user personnel on system, when required

Qualifications

What we need you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems
• Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming for Allen Bradley with any of the following PLC’s a plus: Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens. Etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach
• Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals.
• Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives
• Knowledge and experience with drive control systems, understand AC & DC motor theory
• Knowledge and/or experience in ACAD, ACAD Electrical, and EPlan
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 Industry Safety Standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

What We’d Love You To Have

• Advanced degree in computer science or related STEM studies
• Multi-industry experience
• Robot programming experience
• Multi-platform and multi-vendor experience
• Motion control experience

Additional Information

• Hybrid Position - Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 3 days per week and 2 days remote.
• Travel Requirements – willingness to travel; approximately 30 - 50% (dependent upon project and location) - domestic and international
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently