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Automation Controls Engineer
The Boring Company
Nashville, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, and deploy automation controls systems for tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and related equipment.
- Implement and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) using structured text, with a particular emphasis on Beckhoff/TwinCAT systems.
- Conduct field inspections and troubleshooting to ensure the smooth operation of automation controls systems during tunneling operations.
- Perform regular maintenance and calibration of PLC systems, identifying and resolving any issues or malfunctions that may arise.
- Optimize and fine-tune automation controls systems to improve efficiency, safety, and overall performance.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including system specifications, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and field technicians, to ensure seamless integration of automation controls systems with other components.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and industry best practices, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting automation controls systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with PCBs, HMIs, electrical enclosures, wire harnesses.
- Proficiency in PLC programming using structured text, with hands-on experience in Beckhoff/TwinCAT systems being highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols, such as Modbus, EtherCAT, and OPC-UA.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
- Ability to conduct field inspections, diagnose issues, and perform troubleshooting on automation controls systems.
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