Controls and Automation Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Summary
A rapidly growing manufacturing company located in the greater New Haven, CT area is currently in search of a well-versed Controls Automation Engineer. The COntrols Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, programming, and maintaining all aspects of the industrial control systems. PLC & HMI Programming experience is a must. Excellent benefits
location: Ansonia, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 105,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, developing, programming, and maintaining all aspects of the industrial control systems Collects and reviews data for machine design requirements, electric motor and Variable Speed Drive power requirements, and wiring of electromagnetic and PLC based control panels, Motor Control Centers (MCC) etc. Confer with suppliers on design details, costs, and schedules of purchased products; evaluating supplier parts/systems. In designing machine controls, must program PLCs of known vendors such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and HMI/SCADA systems such as Wonderware, PanelView and other similar devices to properly operate, monitor, and make safe the operation of our machinery. From time to time make customer presentations in support of selling activities. From time to time work independently at the customer's facility to assist and advise during installation and start-up. The job requires domestic and international travel to customer sites worldwide. International experience in electrical/controls design requirements would be beneficial. Responsible for installation and operation of completed panels and system in compliance with specifications and safety standards. Test and troubleshoot machinery control systems.
Qualifications
Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 2 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors
Skills
Electrical EngineeringAutomationAutomation AnywhereMachine DesignPLCHMI ProgrammingControlsControls
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Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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