Motion Automation Intelligence- Engineer III

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc. seeks an automation engineer to program industrial control panels with emphasis on PLC, HMI and SCADA. You will develop, troubleshoot, and maintain automation software for pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants.

On-site start-ups, system testing, and issue resolution are key responsibilities. You will collaborate with customers and teams, perform engineering calculations, and prepare technical documentation to support project delivery and ongoing

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and five to seven years of related experience.
• Proficient use of CAD and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Field experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program control panels from scratch and develop automation software.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions.
• Perform on-site start-ups, testing and commissioning at client sites.
• Collaborate with customers and teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare technical reports, diagrams and project documentation.
• utilise CAD drawings and produce layouts and schematics as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to customer locations for commissioning and support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA programming

CAD

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Wonderware

Job description

SUMMARY

This role involves programming industrial control panels with a strong focus on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The candidate will develop, troubleshoot, and maintain automation software for applications such as pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants. Responsibilities include onsite start-ups, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation. The role also involves collaborating with customers and teams to resolve issues, performing engineering calculations, and preparing technical documentation to support project delivery and ongoing maintenance.

JOB DUTIES

• Intermediate software development using industrial automation software.
• Ability to program control panels from scratch.
• Strong background in PLC, HMI and SCADA programming.
• Problem solving for large-scale software applications.
• Experience with pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience with Wonderware Industrial Automation software Designing, developing, and presenting standard operating procedures on equipment.
• Experience in both service & project work.
• Performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems of components working together to meet customer specifications for size, layout, and performance.
• Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, general-arrangement and production layout drawings, load calculations, stress analysis, and/or fabrication/shop drawings to assist with defining problems and completing engineering projects.
• Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and the organization’s safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient use of CAD software and Microsoft Office suite software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can-do attitude that sets an example for others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme environment conditions while collecting data or commissioning new systems at the customer’s location.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. Compensation is from $85,276.80 to $117,210.24 annually

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.