Job Function & Overview
We are seeking a candidate for our Automation Engineer role. This role combines PLC programming and commissioning with field troubleshooting/service support, and includes control panel design using AutoCAD Electrical plus HMI programming and application development. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and motivated to deliver reliable automation solutions for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, test, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial and municipal projects.
• Modify and update existing PLC programs to support system upgrades, operational improvements, and standardization.
• Troubleshoot control system and equipment issues on-site and remotely, providing timely resolutions.
• Develop and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces (graphics, alarms, trends, and operator workflows) as needed.
• Develop supporting applications and tools (reporting/dashboards, integrations with SQL/APIs/historians) as required by the project.
• Produce electrical design packages using AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, panel layouts, I/O drawings, wire/cable schedules, and BOMs.
• Coordinate with vendors and panel shops to support fabrication, revisions/redlines, FAT/SAT readiness, and as-builts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs; diagnose on-site issues and provide recommendations to clients.
• Schedule and coordinate service calls; prepare tools, equipment, and materials for service and commissioning tasks.
• Provide technical support during installation, startup, commissioning, and after-hours emergency on-call duty as required.
• Document PLC code, wiring changes, system configurations, maintenance logs, and inspection records; maintain accurate project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field technicians; assist with training end users and operators on system functionality.
