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Behr Paint Company · 1 day ago

Automation Controls Engineer

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$84K/yr - $132K/yr

Behr Paint Company is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to enhance their Operations team through technical expertise and collaboration. The role involves programming and maintaining PLCs, controls, and robotic systems while leading process improvements and supporting automation initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Take ownership of automation systems. Install, program, and fine-tune PLCs, HMIs, and control systems to keep production running at peak performance

Be the go-to troubleshooter and quickly resolve technical issues - provide hands-on support for automated operations equipment

Lead process innovation - support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with strong project management skills

Assist in sourcing and integrating new automation equipment for material handling, processing, and packaging

Keep systems secure and organized. Maintain documentation and ensure critical data backups are always up to date

Develop and test new programs for control processors and HMIs, and refine existing ones to meet evolving needs

Current work with innovative technology is preferred. (i.e: Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk, Cognex, Keyence, and Fanuc Robots)

Occasional out-of-state travel (up to 10%) to support exciting multi-site projects

Some weekends or holidays may be needed to keep critical operations and projects on track

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingRobotic systemsLean manufacturingTechnical troubleshootingProject managementDocumentation maintenanceCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Take ownership of automation systems

Install, program, and fine-tune PLCs, HMIs, and control systems to keep production running at peak performance

Be the go-to troubleshooter and quickly resolve technical issues - provide hands-on support for automated operations equipment

Lead process innovation - support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with strong project management skills

Assist in sourcing and integrating new automation equipment for material handling, processing, and packaging

Keep systems secure and organized

Maintain documentation and ensure critical data backups are always up to date

Develop and test new programs for control processors and HMIs, and refine existing ones to meet evolving needs

A completed high school education or GED is required

Occasional out-of-state travel (up to 10%) to support exciting multi-site projects

Some weekends or holidays may be needed to keep critical operations and projects on track

Preferred

Current work with innovative technology is preferred. (i.e: Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk, Cognex, Keyence, and Fanuc Robots)

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus!

15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus sick days.

Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match.

Annual retirement profit sharing payments.

Competitive health plans for individuals and families.

Company

Behr Paint Company

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Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Founded in 1947

Santa Ana, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.behr.com/

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