ESCO Group - Scintilla · 2 hours ago
Automation Engineer - St. Louis
St Peters, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelESCO Group is dedicated to leading in their marketplace while valuing clients, employees, and stakeholders. The Automation Engineer will provide technical services on client projects, focusing on the design and implementation of industrial automation systems to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality
Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes
Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates
Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes
Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work
Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements
Perform necessary modifications on existing programs
Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve
Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead
Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems
Qualification
Required
Basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes
Ability to assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects
Ability to assist with the design, program, and configuration of PLCs and HMIs
Ability to perform modifications on existing display objects and templates
Willingness to learn and understand the flow of industrial processes
Ability to collaborate with a diverse team of individuals
Ability to perform necessary modifications on existing programs
Ability to identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource
Willingness to perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead
Willingness to travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems
Preferred
Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments
Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies
Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills
Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances
Looking for ways to better themselves and others
Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths)
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance package
Annual biometric screenings
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees
401k offering
ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Parental leave
Hybrid work (depending on position)
Tuition assistance
Dedicated Learning and Development program
Company
ESCO Group - Scintilla
ESCO Group is made up of three business units: ESCO Automation, ESCO Electric, and ESCO Power & Safety — provides plant automation, electrical construction, electrical design, and electrical safety training for a wide variety of clients.
Founded in 1964
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (2)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ray Brown
President/CEO
Rachel Loveless, CMA
Chief Financial Officer
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