Automation / Controls Engineer (Vision experience)

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc

Irondale, AL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Automation / Controls Engineer (Vision experience)

Overview
Join a regional automation team as an Automation / Controls Engineer responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, integrating, and supporting automated and robotic manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role covers both hardware and software across projects from concept through installation and post-delivery support.

Key Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Engineering Manager and coordinate with project, sales, and mechanical teams.
Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver effective automation solutions.
Provide technical oversight for control panel wiring and system fabrication.
Design, develop, and troubleshoot electromechanical control systems.
Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, servos, robotic controllers, vision systems, and related control devices both in the shop and onsite.
Support system run-offs and install/commission equipment to meet contractual and performance requirements.
Perform quality control inspections and ensure compliance with applicable safety and electrical codes.
Integrate, modify, and repair robotic, mechanical, and controls equipment to meet customer needs.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and change logs for systems and site work.
Help keep the fabrication and assembly areas organized and safe; occasional light housekeeping and parts organization may be required.

Qualifications & Skills

2–4+ years’ experience in industrial controls development, troubleshooting, or programming.
Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming and ladder or structured text logic.
Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE and similar PLC/HMI's
Practical experience reading electrical schematics; experience producing prints is a plus.
Proven ability to integrate and troubleshoot control panels and electromechanical systems.
Strong computer literacy and clear written/verbal communication.
Experience with common commercial PLC platforms and industrial control hardware.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team; effective at juggling multiple tasks.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel to customer sites as required (occasional travel).
Must pass background and drug screening and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and safe driving record.

Reporting & Work Environment

Reports to the Engineering Manager; may receive assignments from other engineering and operations leads.
Full-time, on-site role
25% travel required

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including retirement plan, medical/dental/vision coverage options, paid time off.

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Company Description

Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.