Automation Engineer - Altoona

ESCO Automation; Altoona (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

ESCO Automation is seeking an Automation Engineer for their Altoona location. The role involves assisting in the design and implementation of industrial automation systems to improve operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes, demonstrate strong documentation skills, and adapt to new technologies. ESCO offers a comprehensive health insurance package, 401k plans, and opportunities for career development and work-life balance, including hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Understanding of PLC and HMI processes.
• Ability to learn IT/OT Networking and System Security.
• Dedication to keeping up with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and implementation of industrial automation projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to understand client processes.
• Travel to client sites for implementation and testing.

Skills

Basic aptitude with technology

Documentation and organization skills

Adaptability to changing circumstances

Job description

Job Description

AUTOMATION ENGINEER - Altoona Location

ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.

The position of Automation Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes as well as IT/OT Networking. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers.

OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET

As the Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. Objectives include:

• Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Ability to learn IT/OT Networking and System Security.
• Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
• Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.

How You Will Meet Those Objectives

• Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
• Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
• Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
• Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. We also understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations. We do not expect candidates to “check-the-box” on all below:

• Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
• Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting and learning about new technologies.
• Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
• Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
• Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
• Ability to demonstrate proper self‑management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).

How We Invest In You

Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee assistance program (EAP), and company‑paid disability insurance for eligible employees.

Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax‑deferred retirement benefits.

Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee‑owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides.

Your Work‑Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work (depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.

Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career.