Automation Engineer

TriCore, Inc.; Hillsborough Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCore, Inc., a leader in automation machinery manufacturing, seeks an Automation Engineer based in Hillsborough, NJ. The role involves developing automation projects, requiring a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, along with PLC and HMI experience. The company offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including unlimited PTO and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Pet Insurance

Health Insurance with employer contribution

Dental Insurance with employer contribution

Vision Insurance with employer contribution

401(k) with a generous employer match

Paid Holidays

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience required.
• Ability to understand electrical design for control systems.
• Willingness to travel for customer support is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects utilizing various automation technologies.
• Perform onsite customer training and project warranty support.
• Conduct system implementation and startup activities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI applications

Electrical design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Compensation: $65,000 -$95,000 annual salary based on experience.

Location: Hybrid 2 days a week in our in our Hillsborough, NJ office. Must be willing to travel 25% for customer commissioning of projects (per diem provided).

Job Type: Full-time W-2 position with benefits

TriCore's Great Benefit Offerings Include:

• Stable and growing team (continued growth through COVID)
• Unlimited PTO
• Pet Insurance
• Health Insurance (plans with employer contributions)
• Dental Insurance (plans with employer contributions)
• Vision Insurance (plans with employer contributions)
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Opportunities, and more!

Automation Engineer Job Summary:

Automation Engineers are responsible for developing multiple projects utilizing a variety of automation technologies and platforms. These technologies are deployed for the control of automated manufacturing processes, such as fluid flow process applications in Food, Dairy, or Beverage manufacturing plants. Automation Engineers are given the opportunity to work on projects from the design and development phase to field installation and commissioning.

• HMI Applications (Rockwell, Wonderware, and GE Intellution)
• Commissioning and Startup Activities
• Implement the systems programmed at the customer’s facility.
• Common startup and commissioning activities include IO checks, water functional testing, and product testing.
• Will perform onsite customer training and project warranty support as needed.
• Electrical Design (AutoCAD)
• Project documentation and design specifications

Automation Engineer Required Qualifications:

• 0-5 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or recent college graduate with internship experience required.
• Experience in PLC programming experience (i.e. utilizing Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, and/or GE).
• HMI application experience (i.e. Rockwell software, GE Intellution, Wonderware, or similar software applications).
• Willing to travel around 20% -25% for onsite customer installation and support. Per diem provided. Nights away bonus given for start-up and commissioning.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, network technologies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits. Ability to understand electrical design for control systems, including components with electrical and mechanical integration.
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical Demands: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages, and perform tasks that require close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Basic understanding of automated fluid processes.

Automation Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in automation machinery manufacturing for the food and beverage industry is a plus.
• Previous experience in automation machinery for fluid flow processes is a plus.
• Visual Basic and Database Programming is a plus.
• Knowledge and application of complex electrical principles and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills are a plus.

Who We Are:

TriCore is a U.S.-based company established in 1991, serving the food, beverage, and life science industries with custom automation machinery manufacturing solutions and services. While process automation is at the core of our company, we offer clients a full spectrum of services, including network and electrical engineering, visualization software development, business intelligence solutions, process startup and commissioning, calibration services, and our TriCore 24/7 support team (to which this role belongs!).

At TriCore, our slogan "Programmed to Please" is not just a phrase; it's an experience our customers enjoy daily through our dedicated team. With under 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by gaining exposure to various aspects of the engineering discipline under world-class leadership. If you're looking for a company where you can impact customer outcomes and shape your career path while collaborating with talented colleagues, TriCore may be the place for you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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