Automation Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Tremonton, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Environmental Issues, Ethernet, Feasibility Analysis, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Ladder Logic, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Development, Reliability Engineering, Return on Investment (ROI), Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Standards Development, Startup, Technical Support, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Tremonton, UT
POSTED
7 days ago
Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Tremonton, UT
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary:$75k-$90k/yr.
Benefits: Recognition awards, company events, university discount options, gender pay equality, training and development programs, and additional company perks

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems. This role will focus heavily on robotic applications, PLC programming, automation standards, process improvement, and equipment reliability in a manufacturing environment focused on safety and quality.

Job Duties:
• Develop code for new machines and automated systems
• Assist with implementation and startup of new manufacturing equipment
• Modify and improve existing machine code and automation systems
• Troubleshoot machine, control, and automation issues in production environments
• Work with robotic applications including setup, programming, application, and manipulation
• Participate in cross-functional projects to ensure completion on time and within budget
• Develop project charters and communicate project status with management
• Manage multiple automation and equipment-related projects within manufacturing operations
• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and quality
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, and ROI analysis for automation solutions
• Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring control and automation issues
• Assist technical support technicians with training, troubleshooting, and programming of production equipment

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Automation Engineering
• Experience with control networks including Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet
• Familiarity with plant manufacturing systems and electrical/control technologies in production environments
• Experience with vision systems, barcode scanning systems, servo controllers, servo systems, and analog/digital signals
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills related to control software and hardware
• Background in robotics setup, programming, applications, and manipulation
• Ability to create automation standards for manufacturing systems
• Experience with PLC ladder logic programming preferred, specifically Allen Bradley and General Electric systems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within cross-functional environments


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com