Job Description

The Automation Engineer is the subject matter expert for high-volume, high-speed manufacturing processes in all areas of automation and machine/process controls. Ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems and infrastructure.

**Essential Functions/Key Deliverables **

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems and application software to drive plant KPIs.

• Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment including line control and robotic systems.

• Specify and procure related replacement parts and maintenance contracts.

• Assess available options for technology and equipment throughout various areas of manufacturing operations.

• Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and established guidelines.

• Assist in the procurement; integrate new equipment and modification of automation software and equipment for material handling, production processing and packaging equipment.

• Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment.

• Develop new programs, modify, or edit existing programs for process control, robotics, and HMI's.

• Maintain and control current back up programs for all control processors, robotics, HMI’s, and data systems.

• Conduct necessary technology research and provide recommendations

• Installs and configures new hardware and software and provide user training and support as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent knowledge and experience required

• Minimum 5-8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls

• Must have process/production experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management and technical skills

• Extensive knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies

• Proficient in programming and modification of new and existing PLC's and HMI's

• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff, vendors, and management

• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders

• Ability to develop training material and provide training to management, technicians, and users

• Minimum intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)