Senior Automation Engineer Careers

ppcpartnersexternal; Town of Wrightstown (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pieper Automation is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation projects, program systems, and cultivate strong customer relationships. You will work independently or within a project team, travel 50-90% for commissioning, and communicate effectively across levels of personnel.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10+ years in automation, and deep expertise in Process Control, PLCs, SCADA, and PlantPAx, with a strong emphasis on safety and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in the automation field.
• Extensive experience in Process Control.
• Experience with Rockwell PlantPAx is preferred.
• Knowledge of drive systems, robotics, and/or vision systems.
• Strong attention to detail, technical aptitude and problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation projects meeting customer needs and requirements.
• Involved in project estimating, design reviews, programming, installation and commissioning support.
• Interface and communicate with engineers, project managers, electricians, vendors, customers, and leadership.
• Build and maintain customer relationships to drive repeat business and growth.

Skills

Process control

Rockwell PlantPAx

Control systems design

Machine safety

PLCs

SCADA/Operator Interfaces

Drive systems

Robotics

Vision systems

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview:

As a Senior Automation Engineer at Pieper Automation, you will execute automation projects, ensuring they meet customer needs and requirements. This role involves project engineering, programming, and cultivating customer relationships to drive repeat business and growth. You will work independently or as part of a project team, travel 50-90% as needed for system commissioning, and communicate effectively with customers and various levels of personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering and Programming:

• Execute projects based on customer specifications and needs.
• Involved in project estimating, design reviews, programming, installation and commissioning support.

Technical Expertise:

• Specify control systems hardware and software per customer requirements.
• Solve problems independently and suggest solutions to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate commitment to building technical skills through continuous education.
• Provide guidance and mentorship of others.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Interface and communicate effectively with various stakeholders including engineers, project managers, electricians, vendors, customers, and company leadership.

Customer Relationships:

• Ensure customer satisfaction through successful project execution and effective communication.
• Build and maintain relationships to foster repeat business and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 10+ years in the automation field.

Skills:

• Extensive experience in Process Control required, preferably with Rockwell PlantPAx Distributed Control Systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in control system design, machine safety, PLCs, SCADA/Operator Interfaces.
• Knowledge and experience in drive systems, robotics, and/or vision systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Capable of working independently or within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.

Other Requirements:

• Positive attitude towards safety and personal integrity are essential.
• Ability to travel up 50-90% of the time.

Why Consider Pieper Automation?

Employee Ownership: Being part of an employee-owned company can offer unique benefits and a strong sense of community.
Benefits: Exceptional benefits package.
Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership and career advancement in a successful and expanding company.
Work Environment: Emphasis on work-life balance, training, and development, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Company Culture: Based on living Core Values of Servant’s Heart, Wisdom, Integrity, Courage, Humility, Passion and Hunger.

Pieper Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pieper Automation serves as a turnkey automation controls partner to companies that are in need of innovative solutions, strategies & support and is a full solution & services provider for industrial design and integration of machines and systems, including process development and improvement, new equipment design and machine enhancement to help our customers compete successfully in today’s highly competitive global environment. We are a leader in providing complete Industrial automation solutions to manufacturers throughout North America. This includes small, mid-size and Fortune 100 companies in virtually every industry. We pride ourselves in our unique ability to provide control, mechanical and process engineering, along with custom assembly machine manufacturing and panel building, allowing us to deliver your solution seamlessly – from one supplier. This allows us to deliver the best value to your company through efficiencies in both cost and time management. With thousands of successfully completed projects in our portfolio, we provide an unprecedented breadth of expertise, service, and experience to meet all your needs.