Automation Engineer

SLB; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will design and commission automation cells, develop HMIs and dashboards in Ignition, and program AB PLCs and Fanuc robots to improve performance and reliability.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the training of maintenance and production staff.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, controls, automation or related field/experience.
• 2-3 years in programming languages: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript; building mechatronic systems with sensors/actuators/microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Create HMIs and dashboards using Ignition; build and optimize automation solutions.
• Program and debug Allen-Bradley PLC software and ladder logic.
• Program and debug Fanuc robots and robot cells; commission systems.

Skills

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

Mechatronics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics

Relevant field/experience

Tools

Ignition software

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robots

HMI dashboards

Job description

The Automation Engineer Works As a Part Of An Automation Team To Support And Improve Production In a Fast-paced & Dynamic Manufacturing Environment By

• Creating Intuitive Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMIs), dashboards, applications, using Ignition software
• Designing, programming, and debugging Allen-Bradley PLC software
• Programming and debugging Fanuc Industrial robots
• Commissioning of automation & robotic cells
• Setting up and tuning various control systems which include servo motors, hydraulic presses, VFDs, etc.
• Manage and support automation projects that involve cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, sustaining and IT teams.
• Lead discussions and define requirements for vendors and develop relationships with them.
• Manage and lead the commissioning of new automated production cells.
• Lead a team of automation engineers and technicians to Create intuitive human-machine interfaces, dashboards, reports, and manufacturing execution applications using the Ignition software platform.
• Program and debug ladder logic, structure text and SFCt code on Allen-Bradley PLC.
• Program and debug Fanuc Robots.
• Set up and tune various actuations including VFDs, servo drives, hydraulic press, and pneumatics for smooth operations.
• Oversee the training and development of automation engineers and technicians.
• Support the training and development of maintenance/production staff, regarding automation.

BS degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, or relevant field/experience

Combination of coursework and experience totaling 2-3 years in: Programming using one of the following languages: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScriptBuilding mechatronic systems composed of sensors, actuators, & microcontrollers

Ability to work in a team and willingness to be mentored in automation engineering

Effective communication and ability to independently work on an assigned task

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the following areas:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment working with automation & control system design, testing, validation
• PLC controls & programming (Rockwell A-B, Siemens, Omron, etc.)
• Controls hardware such as sensors, IO, VFDs, machine vision, pneumatic actuators, etc.
• Industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, etc.)
• Industrial Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, etc.)
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical schematics, and P&ID drawings
• Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/software systems
• Motivated to work in a dynamic & fast-paced manufacturing environment building & supporting automation control systems.

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