Automation Engineer

Under the supervision of the Director of Information Technology, maintains computing environment on industrial manufacturing equipment; implements systems for product and raw-material control; works with IT, Maintenance and Production employees to plan and implement control systems in the direction of automation.

Essential Job Functions

Evaluate production and logistics processes and make recommendations for improvement with aid of existing systems or new technology.

Participate in project planning and implementation of business requirements, primarily in the fields of RFID, Production Automation and Machine Integration.

Assist maintenance crew in repair of production-related computer systems.

Perform preventive maintenance on production-floor computer assets.

Write and maintain existing code base for integrations to production systems.

Skills/Experience/Training

Associate's degree or higher in Automation, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Information Technology, and 1 to 3 years’ experience in production environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with .Net, Python, Java, C# programming languages

Experience with FactoryTalk and PLC controls

Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software

Fabrication experience a plus

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing a plus

Good problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality and technical zeal

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: In person