Automation Engineer

ic-automation; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401k

Paid Vacation

Job summary

ic-automation is seeking a controls engineer in Solon, Iowa to be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing controls equipment and automation systems. You will develop automation designs, implement systems, and lead technical execution in project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. Benefits include healthcare coverage, a 401k plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in controls engineering related to automation systems.
• Experience conducting system installation and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop control and automation system designs.
• Implement automation systems designs with installation and technical support.
• Document engineering design and provide updates to project manager.

Skills

Controls engineering

System installation

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Responsible for the design, implementation, testing and customer‑site commissioning of controls equipment, machinery, software and automation systems working in a project team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops control and automation system designs by studying project concepts, objectives and requirements while evaluating products, technologies, and systems to meet project and customer specifications.
• Develops automation design plans by researching, analyzing, selecting and applying engineering concepts, control systems, robotics, PLCs, and other automation equipment.
• Designs and implements software for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), Robots, HMIs (Human Machine Interface) and other automation equipment based on project scope and requirements.
• Implements automation systems designs by providing installation, start‑up/commissioning, and technical support.
• Verifies and validates system design performance by establishing and executing system test standards. Builds and testing simulations and models while conducting compatibility evaluations and analyzing data to identify and resolve performance problems.
• Documents engineering design by recording design features, functions operational requirements along with detailing safety and support requirements and operating procedures.
• Provides updates to project manager pertaining to status of activities, performance to schedule and to budget.
• Continual learning by tracking and understanding emerging technologies and practices.
• Participate in proposal development activities.

Interpersonal

• Serve as the primary technical interface with internal team and customer for assigned projects.
• Supports an environment conducive to successful team interaction and customer satisfaction.
• Obtains product and system technical information and keeps up-to-date with current and new technologies.

Business

• Builds relationships at the technical and professional level with I-Automation's customers and vendors.
• Execute and lead technical execution of projects.
• Provide support for proposal efforts or customer presentations.
• Responsible for meeting project schedules, engineering hour budgets and customer satisfaction targets for own activities in support of the project team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline.
• At least two years of experience in controls engineering related to automation systems.
• Experience conducting system installation and commissioning activities.

Benefits and Incentives

• Healthcare Coverage
• 401k
• Paid Vacation