Sr Automation Engineer

job summary:

Global organization on the cutting edge of advanced robotics technology is currently in search for a Automation Engineer to join their growing team. Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, minimum of three years experience as a controls engineer or technician in an automation environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with lots of opportunities for growth and promotions. Automation Engineer should have experience with Siemens Step 7.

 
location: Gotha, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 84,000 per year
work hours: Rotating Shifts
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance across the site.
• Analyse data and find solutions to improve MHE performance.
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.
• Provide front line issues investigation of live production control systems (hardware and software) including the use of relevant diagnostic tools such as Profibus / Can Bus networks, Bar Code Readers.
• Work with the Automation Control team to diagnose and deploy the required code fixes.

 
qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline or advanced degree.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a controls technician, preferably in an automation environment.
• Good technical & experienced hands-on ability relating to automation hardware and software.
• A good understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices.
• A good understanding of DC motor controls.
• Online code monitoring, modification and development with Siemens S7 300/400 PLC's.
• Experience with SCADA and Siemens HMI systems.
• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, production or FMCG environment.
• Understanding of Control System Communication Protocols such as WCS and WMS systems.
• Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
• Sound analytical skills with an eye for detail; good problem solving ability and a practical approach.
• Experience of working with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Numerate and PC literate including Word, Excel etc.

 
skills:

• controls, electrical controls, controls tech, HMI, SCADA, Allen Bradley, Siemens, DC motor controls, PLC's

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