Senior Automation Controls Engineer

8700 SEW-Eurodrive

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), AutoCAD, Automation Engineering, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Selection, Ethernet, HMI Software, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Manufacturing Automation, Microsoft Visio, Mine Planning, Network Architecture/Engineering, OSHA, On Site Support, Operational Audit, Prescription Drugs, Productivity Management, Professional Services, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Design, RS-232, Reimbursement, Rockwell Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Serial Communications Protocols, Staff Requirements, Student Loans, System Operations, Time Management, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
2 days ago

About the Role The position provides support to manufacturing automation. Designs, advises, implements, and troubleshoots automated systems to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.Shift: 1st. Pay: $95,000.Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the industry.Ability to interpret and create electrical prints.Ability to use CAD Applications such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Visio.Extensive knowledge of Rockwell Automation software and hardware.Knowledge of other PLC and HMI hardware and software products from vendors such as Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, and others.Knowledge of serial/digital communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, RS232, CAN.Experience implementing system designs.Actual Tasks Create and edit PLC and HMI programs for internal equipment.Select and configure appropriate control components, sensors, drives, and other instruments for projects.Design electrical schematics, network architecture diagrams, and panel layouts.Troubleshoot issues to provide root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.Support development and commission new equipment and upgrades.Identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities.Evaluate systems for operational safety and make recommendations.Configure communication interfaces to other control systems (PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Sensors, Lasers).A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.Benefits Medical Insurance – Includes medical, dental, vision, audio, and prescription drug coverage. + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals.Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay, includes accidental death & dismemberment.Disability – Includes short-term and long-term disability.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care, available annually during open enrollment.Timely evaluations with potential for a pay increase.Paid vacation – 2 weeks accrual per year to start, increasing after five and ten years of service.Holiday pay – 12 paid holidays per year.Retirement benefits – 401(k) with profit‑sharing contribution and 200% company match on the first 3% deferred.Additional paid time off (PTO) for hourly positions – unused time is paid out annually.Paid parental leave – To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters.Onsite clinic services – On‑location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees.Education assistance programs – Student loan repayment / tuition assistance options.Counseling resources – Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online.Wellness resources – Comprehensive interactive personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards/gift cards.Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements.Safety shoes – Subsidy for annual purchase of OSHA‑approved safety shoes, based on job requirements.Employee assistance programs – Program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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