[Hiring] Automation Engineer III @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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries preferred.
• 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.
• 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 clients 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%.

Requirements

• Support projects from conception to commissioning.
• Act as the single point contact for projects; manage engineering scope, cost and schedule.
• Proactively identify issues or risk items and work with customer and Salas O’Brien resources to resolve them.
• Communicate in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and Salas O’Brien project team informed.
• Work independently but seek assistance when necessary.
• Expand knowledge and abilities to address challenges; pursue proper training and tools.
• Set aggressive goals and make every effort to succeed.

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.
• Performance-based bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.