Automation Engineer II

Who is Jtec

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams.

Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles : safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more.

We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together .

What is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry.

In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born : the CarryMore Tugger Cart System . This impressive Mother / Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace.

It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced : CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System , which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's.

Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation , Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec

• Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon , hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
• One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together .
• Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags / cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
• Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
• And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
• 401K Match : 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
• Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
• Affordable health / dental / vision insurance.
• High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
• Health and / or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
• Start accruing paid time off (PTO) from day one.
• Eight paid holidays annually : New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.

Team Jtec is looking for an Automation Engineer ideally with prior automation experience and Beckhoff or similar Programming Experience.

Summary / Objective

The Automation Engineer II develops and designs machines and machine controls for autonomous applications. Collaborates with engineering and sales team members concerning technology and application needs in various stages of the design of autonomous products and systems.

Specifies and develops electrical and software controls and components of a machine or machine system. Develops proper documentation outlining the engineering controls information for a machine or machine system.

Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.