[Hiring] Automation Engineer II @Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

Role Description

Due to continued growth, Salas O’Brien, a leader in industrial automation engineering and equipment, located in Chesterfield, Missouri has an immediate opening for a remote, experienced, creative and dynamic individual for the position of Automation Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire position.

The Desired Candidate will have the following Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum three years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000), and Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7.
• Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates.
• Must have flexibility in programming style to adapt to customer standards both Ladder logic and Functional Block Diagrams.
• Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMI development to meet customer standards, including customized face plates, Historians and Alarms & Event Management.
• Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, ProfiNet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, including Rockwell and non-Rockwell hardware.
• Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field; Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with supporting client remotely to troubleshoot and update programs after construction.
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems.
• Experience in configuring and programming Fanuc robotic systems is a plus but is not required.
• Ability to review, prepare and update functional descriptions and process requirements.
• Knowledge of Safety Control Systems.
• Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects.
• Some travel is required, typically 25%-50%.

The Desired Candidate will have the following Core Characteristics:

• Leadership:
  • Supports projects from conception to commissioning.
  • Acts as the single point contact for projects, managing engineering scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Proactively identifies issues or risk items and works with customer and Salas O’Brien resources to resolve them.
  • Manages project teams including themselves and one or two other engineering resources.
  • Communicates in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project teams informed.
  • Works independently but seeks assistance when needed.
  • Actively expands knowledge and abilities to address challenges.
• Collaboration:
  • Communicates, cooperates, and works well with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
  • Builds and maintains healthy, long-term professional relationships.
  • Contributes to a positive, dynamic workplace.
  • Proposes new ideas for better methods and alternatives.
• Focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement:
  • Works safely at Salas O’Brien and customer sites.
  • Maintains a high level of technical expertise.
  • Executes projects quickly and efficiently.
  • Develops high-quality, accurate deliverables.
  • Seeks to understand project status at a higher level.
  • Understands engineering work processes and develops solutions with a documented mathematical basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000), and Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7.
• Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field; Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Requirements

• Some travel is required, typically 25%-50%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Professional development support.