Automation Engineer
Wesa Automation is a company that provides engineering and automation solutions across various industries. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to work on projects and service engagements, focusing on designing and configuring PLC programs, supporting commissioning and startup of control systems, and providing technical service assistance.
Responsibilities
- Specify automation and electrical components and software to meet customer specifications, application requirements, and industrial standards
- Design and configure PLC programs to optimize performance or resolve complex controls issues
- Support commissioning and startup of control systems with ability to identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues
- Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, troubleshooting, and repairs
- Determine root cause of electrical, mechanical, and software failures and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
- Organize and maintain project files
- Work with project managers and engineering manager to schedule and prioritize tasks
Skills
- Experience in design and implementation of industrial control systems or control panels
- AS/BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology or demonstrated experience in industry
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds; some lifting may be required from knee to shoulder height or other levels
- Ability to carry and transport up to 60 pounds for short distances (up to 20 feet)
- Role requires periods of standing and moving, including stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling
- Work may take place in varied environments that can be cold, hot, noisy, or wet, and may include exposure to odors or fumes
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, GE, Omron, Automation Direct, or other PLC
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following: Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB 800xA, or other DCS
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following: FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Tatsoft, Ignition, iFix, Wonderware, or other HMI/SCADA
- Experience with AC drives, DC drives, motion control, robotics, machine vision, functional safety
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