Automation Engineer - PLC/Robot Controls for Heavy Industry

Gerdau North America; Wilton (IA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gerdau in Wilton, IA is seeking an Automation Specialist to install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and robotic devices to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires advanced knowledge of Rockwell and ABB PLC programming, a background in electrical/electronic engineering, and the ability to work on call-ins for plant downtime.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred in electrical/mechanical engineering or automation technology.
• 10 years heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in an industrial environment with process controls and instrumentation.
• Strong math, computer, and electrical skills; ability to read blueprints.

Responsabilidades

• Performs advanced PLC programming and HMI programming, networking, and troubleshooting; sets up and installs hardware; evaluates equipment for design changes.
• Modifies ancillary systems or equipment used with PLCs; identifies root causes of equipment failure.
• Checks/calibrates plant instrumentation; documents testing of emergency systems for compliance; uses analytic software and probes to diagnose faults.
• Interprets schematics/blueprints at an expert level; sources equipment, parts, and digital solutions.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Educación

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree

Herramientas

Rockwell Automation

ABB

FactoryTalk

Descripción del empleo

Gerdau in Wilton, IA is seeking an Automation Specialist to install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and robotic devices to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires advanced knowledge of Rockwell and ABB PLC programming, a background in electrical/electronic engineering, and the ability to work on call-ins for plant downtime.