Automation engineer [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job description :

In this position, you will create innovative, responsive solutions to a wide variety of machine control applications. We apply a common toolbox of components to create custom solutions for a wide variety of applications. You will develop projects from customer discovery; through UL508a control panel design; to PLC, HMI, Motion, and Network programming; through validation and startup at the customers location. Most projects are completed in less than six weeks, and startups are usually day trips. Individual initiative, a dedication to quality, and a sense of pride in ones workmanship are critical. As a member of our engineering team, you will work cooperatively with the principal engineer, other engineers, draftspeople, project managers, and production technicians on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects. The ideal candidate loves writing clean, elegant code from a blank slate. A lifelong learner or student mindset is essential, as is the ability to be flexible and willing to try on new roles in the process.

Qualification and Skills :

• Demonstrated mastery of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, with an emphasis on Structured Text and Ladder
• Adherence to Automation Solutions' standardized conventions and guidelines
• Demonstrated a willingness and ability to write disciplined, organized and well-documented code
• Fluent in ANSI Y32.2 / IEEE and IEC electrical schematic symbols and layouts
• Fluent in ANSI / ISA S5.1 P&ID process schematics symbols and layouts
• Ability to design control panels up to 480V / 3 to UL508A and NFPA79 standards
• Expert proficiency implementing / troubleshooting PLCs, HMI, motion control, servo systems, and industrial sensors
• Experience with industrial networks such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet / IP, CANopen, and J1939
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and an ability to calmly guide our customers through the startup process.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems
• Flexibility in using new or specialized standardized conventions and guidelines
• 5+ Years of experience in skills listed above

Beneficial Experience :

• PLC Programming with CoDeSys (SoMachine) on Schneider and Wago PLCs.
• PLC Programming for Mitsubishi FX-, A-, Q- and iQ- PLC systems.
• PLC Programming for Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
• Motion Programming with CoDeSys (SoMachine) SoftMotion, or Mitsubishi motion controllers.
• HMI Programming for Schneider (Proface), Red Lion, Mitsubishi, Panelview systems.
• ANSI C / C++ Programming

Working Environment :

Most work will be performed at our offices in Beaverton, Oregon. Additional work will be required in a wide variety of environments and industries, including everything from clean-room to rock quarry to military installations. You must be willing and able to work offsite as required. Fieldwork is usually within driving distance but will include out-of-town startup and service trips generally amounting to less than 15% of the total work schedule.

Benefits :
• 401(k)