Automation Controls Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in United States of America
Remote
5-7 Years Experience
Hardware • Software
The Role
The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for customer support with installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of Rockwell equipment. Duties include programming PLCs and HMIs, maintaining automation systems, troubleshooting issues, managing projects, and developing documentation. Communication with client management regarding project details is also essential.
Summary Generated by Built In

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Automation Controls Engineer serves as a main point of contact for Rockwell Automation's customers and serves as company liaison on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. You effectively provide services to support the on-site installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation control systems & advanced manufacturing software applications, drive systems, manufacturing systems, industrial networks and the individual products which comprise these systems. You will report to the Program Manager and work onsite in Orlando, Florida Embedded Engineer at an Entertainment Industry Customer.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer support through the performance of installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of Rockwell equipment and systems.
  • Implements solutions and performs design and/or programming modifications to customer's equipment on assigned projects to include hardware and software modifications to complex electrical and control systems.
  • Program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems for new or modified equipment.
  • Maintain automation and equipment including working with low voltage.
  • Troubleshoot problems, identify, and implement new or amended system functionality, identify operational process gaps, and take corrective actions.
  • Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment, which fail to meet operating standards.
  • Execute initiatives supporting our automation strategy, manage operating workflows, and progress continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Perform project management function for customer projects including needs identification, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
  • Develop and write documentation as required (validation project plans, standard operating procedures, qualification summary reports, system audits, technical reports, traceability matrix, etc.).
  • Communicate with Rockwell Automation and customer management regarding project details.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology field
  • 5+ years of related experience, including Low Voltage PowerFlex VFD's
  • 3+ years of directly related experience
  • Flexibility to work off shifts (2nd or 3rd), overtime, on-call, and weekends as required by customer demands
  • Experience with Safety Systems
  • Experienced in PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSView32 and/or FTView ME/SE, Studio5000
  • Experience with Networking: RIO, DH+, D-Net, and Ethernet Communication
  • Commercial, communication, and presentation skills a plus
  • Customer relationship building skills necessary
  • PLC programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, FactoryTalk Studio software
  • Studio5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix
  • Safety Products and applications
  • PowerFlex drives and applications
  • Ethernet/IP, Stratix Switches
  • Servo/Motion control
  • Low & Medium Voltage Drives knowledge
  • Networks including EtherNet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
  • Application/Project experience utilizing Rockwell's Advance Software Packages such as Historian, AssetCentre, VantagePoint, and Plant/Energy Matrix
  • Virtual Machine computing and Thin Client technology
  • Rockwell Automation Product Lifecycle Management

What We Offer:

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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  • This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are someone with a disability and you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7427.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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The Company
Bellevue, WA
22,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

At Rockwell Automation, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive.

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