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Automation Engineer

Control Works, Inc. Saint Charles, IL

Saint Charles, IL

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$84k - $105k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Electrical Autocad Electrical

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Job Description

Join Control Works, Inc. as an Automation Engineer on an onsite team in Saint Charles, IL. This exempt salaried role combines hands-on field service with full project ownership, including software development and control system readiness before customer installation. You will also be supported by a benefits package that includes 401(k) with matching, health and dental insurance, and paid time off.

What you’ll do

The Automation Engineer provides project management from project scope through client installation, while writing software that controls machinery. The mix of field service and project management can vary based on available work. Site visits are part of determining overall scope, building project timelines, and coordinating the path from development to shipping and installation.

Manage projects from scope definition through client installation, including site visits to confirm overall scope
Develop and follow project timelines, coordinate electrical schematic development, and complete final quality checks of the control system before shipping
Provide installation services after the project has shipped
Write software to control machinery using ladder logic and text-based programming languages (including Allen Bradley, B&R, Beckhoff, and Ignition)
Perform field service troubleshooting, including diagnosing electrical issues in the field
Complete other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Required skills and qualifications

BS in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Software). Other disciplines may be considered based on abilities
Knowledge of general PC applications, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Ability to write software in Ladder Logic and text-based programming languages
Experience with electrical diagraming tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or See Electrical
Ability to think critically and creatively
Ability to work independently and make site decisions
Physically able to lift at least 50 lbs
Ability to climb onto machinery as required

Tools and technologies

Ladder Logic, Allen Bradley, B&R, Beckhoff, Ignition
AutoCAD Electrical, See Electrical
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Logistics, salary, and role details

Work location: In person (onsite)
Exempt salaried position
Typical schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week, though based on workload and deadlines (project/deadline oriented, not time based)
Supervision: Immediate supervisors are the company owners; this position does not require supervision of any employees
Travel: In-state and out-of-state travel may be required depending on work requirements
Pay: $84,286.81 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

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