Automation Controls Engineer

Position: Automation Controls Engineer

Location: Decatur, AL

Job Summary:

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of industrial control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.

• Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.

• Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.

• From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, HMI, and robot programming for custom equipment, conveyor lines, and robot cells

• Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.

• Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.

• Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.

• Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.

• Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.

Education Requirement:

BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience

Job Requirements:

• Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry

• Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts

• Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls and robotics

• Proven ability in robot programming, Fanuc preferred

• Experience setting up machine vision for presence and inspection, Cognex and/or Fanuc IRVision preferred

• Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Allen Bradley Studio5000, Siemens Tia Portal, Proficy Machine Edition, and/or Toyopuc PCWin

• Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP

• Experience setting up Allen Bradley and/or GE HMI screens/panels

• Strong ability to communicate within the Deshazo organization and direct to the customer

• Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.

• Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• 401k plan with match

• Company-paid short term disability insurance

• Long term disability insurance available

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Additional life insurance available

• 9 paid holidays

• PTO Program

• Tool purchase program

• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit

• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.