Senior Automation Controls Engineer

SEW-EURODRIVE

South Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation Engineering, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Ethernet, Flexible Spending Accounts, HMI Software, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Manufacturing Automation, Network Architecture/Engineering, OSHA, On Site Support, Operational Audit, Prescription Drugs, Productivity Management, Professional Services, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), RS-232, Reimbursement, Rockwell Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Serial Communications Protocols, System Operations, Time Management
LOCATION
South Carolina
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Role


BASIC PURPOSE -Currently this 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 
• Must have extensive knowledge of Rockwell Automation software and hardware.
• Must have knowledge of other PLC and HMI hardware and software products from vendors such as Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, and others.
• Must have knowledge of serial/digital communication protocols i.e. Ethernet IP, Profinet, RS232, CAN, etc.  
• Must have 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, etc.) 
 


Although we have described above what we are generally looking for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that may make you a great fit! Please tell us about your other skills and abilities by applying and listing your additional attributes.

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.


SEW-EURODRIVE provides a generous benefits package to all full time employee. These benefits start on DAY ONE!

There is no monthly premium required for Employee's coverage:

•    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 both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
•    Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
•    Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
•    Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
•    Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
•    Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
•    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 - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
•    Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements

•   Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
•    Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances

Additional job requirements and responsibilities would be discussed during the interview process.

About the Company

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SEW-EURODRIVE

Welcome to SEW-EURODRIVE USA. Exceptional solutions have made SEW-EURODRIVE the standard for drive performance and reliability in the United States for more than three decades. Quickly solving problems so that our customers can be more productive and profitable continues to be our priority. SEW-EURODRIVE brings together everything you need to drive performance for your systems. A superior family of products. Exceptional customer service and fast delivery. Unsurpassed engineering and technical support. And innovative new technologies. We invite you to experience the SEW difference.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Military Leave, Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site
FOUNDED
1931
WEBSITE
http://www.seweurodrive.com/