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Currier Plastics

Automation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

We are seeking a hands-on Entry-Level Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and robotics. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment, troubleshooting ...

Currier Plastics

Automation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

We are seeking a hands-on Entry-Level Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and robotics. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment, troubleshooting ...

SAIC

Automation Engineer Junior

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$40K - $80K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career. Position Summary The ...

SAIC

Automation Engineer Junior

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$40K - $80K/yr

Description We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career. Position Summary The Automation Engineer ...

SAIC

Automation Engineer Junior

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$40K - $80K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career. Position Summary The ...

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Entry Level Automation Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Champion Technology Services, Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Champion Technology Services, Inc.external

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Position Overview
The Automation Engineer I ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The primary focus of the Automation Engineer I is to contribute to quality design, development, installation and fulfillment of processes and systems utilized for project execution.
Primary Job Functions
  • Entry level design and development of automation systems within a team.
  • Tests, troubleshoots and provides solutions to technical problems.
  • Contributes to project design, development, testing, installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting.
  • Participates in the following project tasks:
    • Project Kickoff
    • System Design / Procurement
    • Programming / Configuration
    • FAT
    • SAT / Commissioning
    • Close-out Documentation
  • Contributes to overall compliance and quality of projects.
  • Manages time and expenses within allotted project budget.
  • Provides project level consultancy and client service.
  • Strong communication skills, especially during sensitive situations.
Secondary Job Functions:
  • Maintains awareness of future opportunities at client facilities and informs management.
Key Competencies
  • Leadership
  • Builds rapport, mentors and manages effective teams and work groups. Strong decision making skills, situational awareness and ability to perform under pressure.
  • Understands others and demonstrates cognitive and behavioral flexibility. (Emotional Intelligence)
  • Demonstrates and fosters maturity in judgment, ethics and integrity.
  • Functional
  • Business/Financial acumen.
  • High level of conflict resolution skills and the willingness to make difficult decisions specific to technology or resource needs.
  • Possesses an appreciation of business demands (schedule, scope, budget and client requirements).
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate work processes, work flow and budgets to maintain successful project delivery.
  • Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
  • Foundational
  • Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations.
  • Demonstrates a passion for the business and its success
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
  • Demonstrates a focus on c service and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal, peer and process improvement.
  • Fosters positive energy, creativity and teamwork across all departments/locations with the goal of furthering the company values and to support the company mission.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Demonstrated interest and ability in computer programming or other similar technical systems.
  • Ability to solve problems logically and efficiently.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.
  • Fluent in verbal and written English.
  • Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays.
  • Available for overnight and extended travel.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull or lift 50+lbs for an extended period.

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