Automation Engineer II

The position of Automation Engineer II will be a part of ESCO Group’s Automation Team and will be responsible for being a leading senior resource for automation projects.    

OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET 

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

• Program and configure programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes. 
• Design and implement industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. 
• Perform delegated programming tasks according to process narrative and/or client specifications. 
• Leverage existing display objects and templates to perform program modifications.  
• Perform primary testing as defined by Senior resource as part of internal and external acceptance testing. 

• Provide technical support to clients during commissioning and post-project stages. 
• Interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to identify individual I/O components.  
• Familiarity with Ladder Logic Programming and with automation platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, etc. 

HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES 

• Continuously improve programming skills by staying updated with the latest advancements in PLC programming and HMI development. 

• Create a structured approach to troubleshooting including diagnosing issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective resolutions. 
• Participate in industry webinars and conferences to expand knowledge and share insights with team members. 
• Obtain a deeper understanding of various automation components, protocols, and systems used in the industry. 
• Be motivated and self-directed in the completion of delegated project tasks. 
• Collaborate with project teams effectively to ensure project success. 

• 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 and seven years or more of related work or industry experience.

• Advanced Degree in Engineering strongly preferred

Benefits

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU 

• Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees. 
• Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, with match, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits. 
• Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides. 
• Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work (depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities. 
• Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career. 

• We Live our Core Values: We believe strongly in our five core values at ESCO Group. They are Respect, Mutual Commitment, Safe & Healthy Workplace, Integrity, and Get Better to Be Better.