Automation Engineer - Newport, AR

Granges Americas; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid technical training and safety certifications

Job summary

Granges Americas in Newport, AR is seeking a Full-Time position focused on programming and design for production equipment. The role includes monitoring equipment, problem-solving, and providing support during machine failures.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, coupled with experience in programming and troubleshooting. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Industrial instrument and controls with additional training for PLC and Rolling mills.
• One to five years of experience in computers, PLC’s, and Hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment for proper operation and conduct problem-solving analysis.
• Assist in equipment updates and software revisions.
• Develop tasks for data feeding into projects.

Skills

Programming in multiple machine languages (Siemens, Control Logic, Basic, C)

Troubleshooting equipment problems

Creative thinking skills

Detail-oriented personality

Excellent manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC systems

Design software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NRM - Newport, AR 72112
Position Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering

Purpose

Provide programming and design skills for production equipment. Make ongoing changes to improve uptime and productivity. Provide support to Electrical & Mechanical Engineers and maintenance during machine failures.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment for proper operation, conduct problem solving analysis and solutions when problems occur.
• Assist in equipment updates, software and hardware revisions.
• Monitor and maintain equipment data providing machine performance data to databases used for evaluating quality of products.
• Develop individual task on request that will feed other process engineers, production, and Core with data for specific active projects.
• Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes to complete exact tasks.
• Help streamline operations for efficiency, cost saving, safety and reliability.
• Work in a safe and healthy manner, adhering to all safety rules and practices.
• Represent the company’s core values of being committed, action oriented, and sustainable.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Industrial instrument and controls with additional training for PLC and Rolling mills.
• One to Five years of experience in the areas of computers, PLC’s and Hydraulics. Programming experience in multiple machine languages, such as Siemens, Control Logic, Basic, and C beneficial.
• Knowledge of design software, project management software, and experience using Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented personality.
• Excellent manual dexterity.

Benefits

Health & Well-Being

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options.
• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling.
• Employee assistance program.

Grow with Us

• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match.
• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors.
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions.
• Paid technical training and safety certifications.
• Service Awards to celebrate every 5th company anniversary.

Family & Engagement

• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority).
• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations.
• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually).
• $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan).

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.