Description
Job Summary:
The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of industrial control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.
Responsibilities:
- Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.
- Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
- Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
- From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, HMI, and robot programming for custom equipment, conveyor lines, and robot cells
- Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.
- Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.
- Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
- Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.
- Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.
Education Requirement:
BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience
Job Requirements:
- Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry
- Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
- Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls and robotics
- Proven ability in robot programming, Fanuc preferred
- Experience setting up machine vision for presence and inspection, Cognex and/or Fanuc IRVision preferred
- Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Allen Bradley Studio5000, Siemens Tia Portal, Proficy Machine Edition, and/or Toyopuc PCWin
- Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP
- Experience setting up Allen Bradley and/or GE HMI screens/panels
- Strong ability to communicate within the Deshazo organization and direct to the customer
- Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
- Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- 401k plan with match
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
- Long term disability insurance available
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Additional life insurance available
- 9 paid holidays
- PTO Program
- Tool purchase program
- Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
- Competitive pay
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category
DeSHAZO’s Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients’ business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.
Skills Required
- BS in a related engineering field or 5+ years relevant work experience
- 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry
- Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
- Solid understanding of industrial controls and robotics
- Proven ability in robot programming
- Experience with Fanuc robot programming
- Experience setting up machine vision for presence and inspection
- Experience with Cognex and/or Fanuc IRVision
- Programming in ladder logic environments such as Allen Bradley Studio5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Proficy Machine Edition, and/or Toyopuc PCWin
- Experience configuring Remote IO and industrial networks (DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP)
- Experience setting up Allen Bradley and/or GE HMI screens/panels
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical and panel design
- Ability to calculate panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating
- Experience with direct electrical assembly during equipment build and installation
- Strong communication skills for internal and direct customer interaction
- Ability to lead project installation and act as main customer interface
- Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79
What We Do
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Bessemer, Alabama, DeSHAZO LLC is a family-owned manufacturer and servicer of custom-built overhead cranes and material handling equipment. The company provides end-to-end solutions, from custom design and manufacturing to installation and lifelong maintenance. DeSHAZO also delivers turnkey industrial automation systems, including robotic palletizing, machine tending, and conveyor systems for global industrial clients.
