Automation Engineer - Night Shift

Calqulate; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Lackawanna County, PA, is seeking a Night Shift Automation Engineer to ensure stability, efficiency, and security of our automation systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

The role covers deploying and monitoring automation hardware, PLCs and HMIs, diagnosing issues, requesting parts, maintaining documentation, and training staff, while collaborating with vendors and management to meet plant KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming skills and capability to modify control programs.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software to achieve plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, including line control and robotic systems.
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Evaluate technology and equipment options across various manufacturing operations.
• Test new or modified software programs to ensure they meet user requirements and guidelines.
• Assist in the procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software.
• Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
• Develop, modify, or edit programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Maintain and manage backup programs for all control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.
• Conduct technology research and provide insightful recommendations.
• Install and configure new hardware and software, offering user training and support as necessary.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Training and teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC systems

Systems Control Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Night Shift Automation Engineer to drive excellence in a high-volume, high-speed manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the operational stability, efficiency, and security of our automation systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software to achieve plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, including line control and robotic systems.
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Evaluate technology and equipment options across various manufacturing operations.
• Test new or modified software programs to ensure they meet user requirements and guidelines.
• Assist in the procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software.
• Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
• Develop, modify, or edit programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Maintain and manage backup programs for all control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.
• Conduct technology research and provide insightful recommendations.
• Install and configure new hardware and software, offering user training and support as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5-8 years of programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies.
• Strong skills in programming and modifying PLCs and HMIs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to interact with staff, vendors, and management at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders efficiently.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for management, technicians, and users.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate computer skills.

Location

This position is based in Olyphant