Automation Controls Engineer - Senior Level

• Represent ESCO Group as a technical and project management resource for clients to communicate project status, answer questions, and coordinate work.
• Continuously improve programming skills by staying updated with the latest advancements in PLC, HMI, and data collection technology.
• Effectively communicate programming vision and provide tools to other team members to ensure accurate, timely completion of project deliverables.
• Communicate at all technical levels and coordinate directly with subcontractors, contractors, and clients as project work requires.
• Create a structured approach to troubleshooting including diagnosing issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective resolutions.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of various automation components, protocols, and systems used in the industry.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities with Senior, Level II, and Level I resources.
• Be motivated and self-directed in the completion of project tasks.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work.

We also understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations.

We do not expect candidates to “check-the-box” on all below:

• Resourceful and show a high level of initiative. You are eager to learn and pursue opportunities to gain more knowledge of your role and the roles of your peers. Knowledge is a journey you love to undertake. This includes technical knowledge and betterment of soft skills.
• Adaptable and flexible. The one constant in our industry is change. This includes changing timelines, changing industry requirements, and changing resource needs.
• Time management and organization. You will often work on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines. You have excellent time management and organizational skills to efficiently plan and execute tasks, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Analytical Thinking. You will need to be able to analyze data, identify patterns, and evaluate system performance. You possess strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions to improve system efficiency.
• Problem-solving mindset. You will encounter various challenges and issues during the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems. You have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, seeking innovative approaches to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
• Professionalism and Integrity. You conduct yourself with professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic. You demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

• Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits.
• Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides.
• Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work (depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.
• Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career.

Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities.

The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
• Physical activity such as climbing up and down stairs (may be several flights) and/or ladders, and walking long distances while carrying equipment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be exposed to very loud

**All necessary personal protective equipment is provided to meet and in some instances exceed OSHA Regulations.