Automation Controls Engineer
Job Description
Russell Conveyor & Equipment is a manufacturer of Conveyor and Conveyor Controls Systems. Our Conveyor & Control Systems increase productivity while reducing energy costs which improves customer profits. In most cases we can cut energy costs by as much as 60-75%.
What We Offer Our Customers:
- We provide turn-key material handling systems that serve a variety of industries including Distribution, Automotive, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage.
- We provide conveyor systems, sortation equipment, print & apply label applicators, bar code readers, RFID readers and much more.
- We provide complete documentation for control system design including control hardware specifications, PLC based control solutions, HMI design, on-site commissioning and training.
- We also operate an in-house UL Panel Shop, designing and manufacturing our own custom control panels .
Responsibilities
As an Automation Controls Engineer at Russell Conveyor & Equipment, you will manage each controls project from beginning to end. You will execute everything including the controls design, project management, installation, field commissioning and training.
This exciting position provides a good balance of both office, shop and field work which will require detailed project leadership skills as well as dedication and motivation.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Very competitive salary.
- Other benefits determined by customized individual compensation package.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Required Skills
- MUST HAVE working knowledge of Motor Driven Roller conveyor controls systems with multiple manufacturers preferably Itoh and Pulseroller.
- Extensive experience with carton and pallet conveyor controls including sortation systems, barcode readers, RFID, and HMI design.
- Working knowledge of PLC programming, PLC hardware and software, (Allen Bradley & DirectSoft/DirectLogic primarily).
- Ability to travel up to 50-75%.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and on call as needed.
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or 4 years field experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 2 years related field experience.
- Must have experience with AutoCAD and the ability to produce and edit drawings as needed.
Travel Requirements
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)