Automation Engineer I: PLC, HMI & Field Startups

Prime Controls; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Automation Specialist I to assist with system integration projects, identifying parts for PLC, network, computer, and software components; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing function and startup support.

You will work with engineers, project teams, customers, manufacturers, and vendors to resolve technical issues, develop and maintain project documentation, and provide customer training on completed automation systems at project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, automation or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Develop BOMs, I/O lists, control panel requirements, and system documentation.
• Develop PLC programs and HMI applications using ladder logic and related languages.
• Assist with configuring networks, controllers, instrumentation, and automation components.
• Develop and execute hardware and software test plans; support startup and field testing.

Skills

Technical reading

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Associate/Cert

Job description

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Automation Specialist I to assist with system integration projects, identifying parts for PLC, network, computer, and software components; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing function and startup support.

You will work with engineers, project teams, customers, manufacturers, and vendors to resolve technical issues, develop and maintain project documentation, and provide customer training on completed automation systems at project sites.