Automation Engineer

Akkodis

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an Automation Engineer in Rochester, NY. The role requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in PLC and HMI programming. Key responsibilities include developing control system architecture, designing control panels using AutoCAD, and providing direct support to clients on various control systems. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years’ experience, particularly within the food or pharmaceutical industries, and will receive benefits including a 401k and paid time off.

Qualifications

Minimum five years' related experience in automation engineering.
Experience in the food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical industries is required.
Proficiency in both PLC and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

Develop control system architecture diagrams.
Design layout for control panels and create electrical schematics.
Prepare control system assembly documentation and develop PLC I/O assignments.
Support clients on new and existing control systems.

Skills

Control systems expertise

AutoCAD proficiency

PLC programming

HMI application development

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Logix

Rockwell FactoryTalk View

AVEVA Wonderware

GE Intellution iFix

Ignition software

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a for an Automation Engineer job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree In Electrical Engineering to be considered. Will develop control system architecture diagrams. Also provide control system training with operations and maintenance staff at client sites.

Salary Range: $100/year to $130/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Automation Engineer job responsibilities include:

Lay out control panels and create electrical schematic designs using AutoCAD.
Specify control system equipment, including electrical panel components and motor control center hardware.
Prepare control system assembly documentation, including bill of materials, wire list, and installation scope of work.
Prepare PLC I/O assignment lists.
Develop process control PLC applications using Allen-Bradley Logix 5, 500, and 5000 software.
Develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications with Rockwell FactoryTalk View, AVEVA Wonderware, GE Intellution iFix, or Ignition software.
Provide direct support to clients on new and existing systems.
Develop network designs and specify industrial data center equipment.
Develop custom applications using Microsoft VB.Net and SQL relational database software.
Provide ongoing client support at factory sites or via remote connection.
Commission control systems as part of a startup team at client locations throughout the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering is required
Minimum Five years’ related experience
Must have experience within the food, beverage, dairy or pharmaceutical industries.
AutoCAD drawing experience is required.
PLC and HMI programming experience are required.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or gina.manioci@akkodis.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to

401k
Holidays and PTO

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