Sr. Automation Engineer

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SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

ESCO Automation is an Allen-Bradley solution provider, recognized as a Rockwell Automation Process System Integrator, and offers expertise in intellution / GE Proficy, Siemens, and Microsoft Software.

The Senior Automation Engineer will be part of ESCO Groups’ Automation Team and responsible for being a leading Senior resource for automation projects.

The ideal candidate will be a systems integrator with hands-on work experience and knowledge of the Allen Bradley product lines, and PLC programming / HMI technology.

OBJECTIVES

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

• Expertise in designing, programming, testing, and commissioning automation systems using Rockwell PLCs and HMIs to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems, advanced manufacturing software applications, drive systems, manufacturing systems, industrial networks, and the individual products that comprise these systems.
• Provide technical support to clients during commissioning and post-project stages, while overseeing automation projects from conception to implementation.
• Interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to identify individual I / O components and process systems for programming execution.
• Create and maintain custom PLC and HMI objects and displays to create automation programs efficiently.
• Develop and optimize control logic for automated systems, potentially incorporating SCADA systems to improve monitoring and control capabilities.

HOW YOU MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES

• College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of directly related experience.
• Current valid driver's license to travel to client sites and perform physical duties.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• In-depth knowledge of Automation and Control products, including but not limited to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLCs, Motion Control, SCADA Software, HMI, Networking, Sensors, Motion, Robotics, and Motor Control.
• PLC programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, FactoryTalk Studio software.
• Experience in applying automation technology to industries such as Industrial / OEM, Food and Beverage, Municipalities, Commercial, Oilseeds, Seed & Seed Research, etc.

and applications such as conveyors, production lines, packaging equipment, etc.

Ability to travel often in the assigned territory and occasionally travel to attend company, customer, and supplier activities and events.

ESCO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

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