Automation Controls Engineer

PLC and Controls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting conveyors, AGVs, vertical lifting units, pallet carries in an automated system and mechanical components used on these systems. They will also participate in the coordination, assembly, modification, installation, and repairs of mechanical assembly machines, recommend ideas related to productivity improvement and cost reduction. The ideal candidate possesses not only the ability to program and troubleshoot PLC/HMI controls systems, such as Allen Bradley PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Graphics Panels, related drawing markups (schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.), also a wide range of electrical and control issues. Provide support in material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up; recommend ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction.

Support all types of automated storage and shipping activity including conveyors controls.

Troubleshooting conveyor equipment, automated supply carriers and AGVs

Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance and IT departments.

Work with complex PLC programs and electrical control systems.

Allen Bradley PLC and VFD programming

Ability to read and understand Electrical Schematics

Design industrial electrical power circuits/distribution (480VAC, 24VDC equipment)

Understanding Electrical/Electrical devices and how to troubleshoot