Electrical Automation Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join their team.


Specific Duties
* Participate in developing and updating risk assessments and review all applicable risk assessments annually.
* Write / interpret machine specifications for / from vendors.
* Design and program PLC and HMI interfaces to assist manufacturing processes and eliminate bottlenecks.
* Design and program DC drive, VFD, and Servo driven machine tools.
* Calculate electrical power requirements for machine tools and data systems.
* Integrate and program robotics into processes and machine tools.
* Design data acquisition system to collect process data from machine tools.
* Program displays and data acquisition systems using C programming language and Visual Basic.
* Connect and program data acquisition system to SQL server.
* Write SQL reports for managers or appropriate personnel for process troubleshooting.
* Write technical manuals and machine-related documentation.
* Must have a working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Assist Maintenance / Production with higher level challenges.




Qualifications
* Bachelor"s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from an accredited college with a minimum of five years of experience in an industrial environment.
Or
* Graduated from an accredited technical school with an Electronic Engineering Degree in Electronic Technology or Industrial Systems with a minimum of ten years working as an Electronic Technician.

Other Qualifications:
* Must have a valid driver"s license.
* Knowledge of State and Local electrical codes.
* Must be able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
* Excellent technical skills.
* Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.