Automation Engineer (45820)

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce seeks an Automation Engineer for on-site work in the Des Moines area. You will start up, program, and commission PLC/HMI control systems on large automation projects and play a key role in installation activities alongside a project team.

Applicants should have 2+ years programming industrial systems and strong knowledge of PLC/HMI software, as well as a solid understanding of process controls and industrial automation fundamentals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience programming industrial systems.
• Working knowledge of various PLC and HMI software.
• Basic understanding of process controls.
• Technical competency in industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform project start-up, programming, and commissioning of control systems.
• Play a vital role in the installation of complex and large-scale automation projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve highly technical issues.
• Work collaboratively with other key project members.
• Generate and maintain critical project documentation.
• Support preparation of design review presentations with CAD files, schematics, etc., as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

PLC programming

HMI software

Industrial automation

Process controls

Job description

If you have at least two years of experience with programming and commissioning PLC/HMI control systems, we would love to discuss our new Automation Engineer opportunity! Our Des Moines metro client is an industry leader seeking a technically sound individual who will thrive within their team-oriented company. A highly attractive compensation package will be offered for this role to match the equally appealing company culture. Check it out!

Work Model:

• On‑Site

What You Will Do:

• Perform project start‑up, programming, and commissioning of control systems
• Play a vital role in the installation of complex and large‑scale automation projects
• Troubleshoot and resolve highly technical issues
• Work collaboratively with other key project members
• Generate and maintain critical project documentation
• Support preparation of design review presentations with CAD files, schematics, etc., as assigned

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 2+ years of experience programming industrial systems
• Working knowledge of various PLC and HMI software
• Basic understanding of process controls
• Technical competency in industrial automation