Automation Engineer Project

Location: Lexington SC

Compensation: $102000/yr. - $115000/yr.

Are you an Automation or Electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup

Were seeking a Project Automation Engineer to lead the electrical and automation portions of major capital projects at a highly automated manufacturing facility in the Lexington SC area. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale equipment installations automation upgrades robotics industrial controls and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies while making a visible impact on plant operations.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges managing projects from design through commissioning and working alongside experienced engineering teams wed love to speak with you.

As a Project Automation Engineer youll own the electrical and controls scope for capital projects including:

• Design electrical control systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs
• Create electrical drawings and control system documentation
• Manage automation projects from concept through installation and startup
• Coordinate equipment procurement and supplier activities
• Develop project budgets schedules and engineering estimates
• Lead equipment commissioning validation and production startup
• Support maintenance teams by providing training on newly installed systems
• Work closely with production maintenance contractors and engineering teams
• Participate in equipment acceptance troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

Youll have the opportunity to work with modern industrial automation technologies including:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motion Control Systems
• PanelView HMIs
• Ladder Logic
• Structured Text
• Industrial Ethernet Networks
• ControlNet
• Data Highway
• Vision Systems
• Robotics
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Industrial Presses
• Conveyance Systems

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Mechatronics or related technical discipline
• 4 years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience designing electrical control systems
• PLC programming experience using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms
• Experience with industrial automation systems and controls
• Knowledge of electrical CAD software
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through implementation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Lexington SC

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• AutoCAD Electrical
• SEE Electrical
• Rockwell Motion Control
• Control Techniques
• SEW MOVIMOT
• Cognex Vision Systems
• Keyence Vision Systems
• Gocator
• Robotics (Fanuc or ABB)
• Capital project management
• Equipment commissioning and startup
• Manufacturing process automation

• Long-term project work with excellent stability
• Opportunity to work on major capital investments
• Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation technologies
• Highly collaborative engineering environment
• Work that takes projects from concept through startup
• Competitive compensation
• Potential contract-to-hire opportunity for the right individual

• Monday-Friday
• Full-time onsite
• Occasional weekend or holiday work during equipment installations and plant shutdowns
• Approximately 5% travel