Automation and Controls Engineer (High Point)

Automation And Controls Engineer

The Junior Automation Controls Engineer will primarily focus on supporting products manufactured in the High Point facility. This role involves providing highly-skilled technical support for industrial machinery problem diagnostics, commissioning new automation and its control systems, and supporting repair operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with complex PLCs, HMIs, motors, drives, control systems, safety devices / circuits, and automation hardware / software. Additionally, the ideal candidate in this position will be required to assist in field service activities, design engineering functions, and related factory production processes.

Principal duties and responsibilities include :

• Timely response to troubleshooting requests from the manufacturing floor and external parties to diagnose, repair, and update automation control systems.
• Modify and update PLC and HMI programs to support system upgrades, repairs, or customer-requested changes.
• Assist with designing, installing, commissioning, and start-up of new automation equipment at Amada facilities or customer sites.
• Provide in-person factory, remote, and occasional work site technical support, training, and guidance for Amada manufacturing staff, field service technicians, and / or customer staff.
• Document support activities, including test results, system changes, and recommended improvements.
• Work closely with multiple engineering groups to gather system specifications, communicate regarding system information and updates, understand field issues, and relay in-house, field, or customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and customer site requirements during all activities.

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