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Nesco Resource · 2 days ago

Automation Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$43/hr - $63/hr

4+ years exp

Nesco Resource is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to work on projects related to fiber optic cable production. The role involves creating and modifying PLC programs, designing control systems, mentoring junior engineers, and managing various engineering projects.

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Responsibilities

Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant

Design and implement new control systems projects

Mentor and train junior controls engineers

Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects

Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems

Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to ***'s facility

Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer. Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors' facilities

Qualification

Allen Bradley ControlLogixAutoCAD Electrical 2023HMI/SCADA programmingElectrical design practicesVFDServo programmingTroubleshooting skillsSafety proceduresExtrusion experienceBeckhoff PLC experienceIFix 5.9 experienceTeam collaborationWritten/verbal communication

Required

BSEE / BSCS / BSME / BSMET with 4+ years manufacturing experience working with PLCs / HMIs / VFDs controlling process and automation equipment; other engineering will be considered with relevant work experience

Must have experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram

Must be able to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2023 for systems design including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics

Prepare initial CAD design layouts of both complete electrical controls systems and control sub-sections

Review electrical drawing packages for conformance to standards

Must have the ability to reach fundamental understanding of process issues utilizing sound troubleshooting skills

Must have experience in programming of HMI / SCADA systems programming in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols

Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application

Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes

Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes

Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed

Work closely with support technicians to resolve equipment issues

Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision

Thoroughly carry out assignments to completion