Automation Specialist II: PLC & HMI Lead Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Controls is seeking an Automation Specialist II to join its Engineering & Controls team in Louisville, KY. You will own control-system design from architecture through implementation, testing, documentation, and training, and act as technical lead for small projects building PLC and HMI templates.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial controls, a BS in Mechatronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, PLC programming experience (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text), and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial controls engineering, architecture, or construction (AEC)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 4 years of PLC programming experience (ladder, function block, structured text)
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems; familiarity with Ethernet/IP networking
• Experience and knowledge of HMIs and validating control system functionality

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to assess projects and support proposals.
• Read diagrams and communicate with customers to understand objectives.
• Develop control system architecture and communication strategy between system elements.
• Lead small projects, building PLC and HMI templates for projects.
• Develop PLC programs, HMIs, test plans, simulation logic, and training materials; test and troubleshoot startups.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Control system architecture

Education

BS in Mechatronics Engineering or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley equipment

Ethernet/IP networking

HMI software

Job description

Industrial Controls is seeking an Automation Specialist II to join its Engineering & Controls team in Louisville, KY. You will own control-system design from architecture through implementation, testing, documentation, and training, and act as technical lead for small projects building PLC and HMI templates.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial controls, a BS in Mechatronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, PLC programming experience (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text), and