Automation Engineer

The position of Automation Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers.  

OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET 

As the Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. Objectives include: 

• Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. 
• Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes. 
• Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates. 
• Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes. 

HOW YOU’LL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES 

• Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work. 
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements. 
• Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.  
• Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.  
• Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead. 

• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems. 

Requirements

• Completion of other Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree program in a related discipline from an accredited college, technical school, or university

• Advanced Engineering Degree strongly preferred