Automation Engineer I/II

Ready to join a global leader in air movement and ventilation? At Greenheck Group, joining our team means more than just starting a job, it’s joining an award-winning culture prioritizing your growth and development. Our unwavering commitment in supporting our team members both personally and professionally has earned us national recognition time and time again. As an innovative, environmentally responsible manufacturer of commercial HVAC systems, Greenheck Group designs and manufactures industry-leading air movement and ventilation solutions through our family of trusted brands. Our products are found in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities worldwide, from schools and hospitals to factories and stadiums. Since 1947, we’ve proudly invested in our people and our communities, fostering innovation, leadership, and opportunity at every level. We are more than products, we are a team of inspired people doing extraordinary things.

As an Automation Engineer I/II for Greenheck Group you will design, program, assemble, and install electrical controls used in machines and tooling systems. Support the Automation and Controls team with their projects, as well as providing post machine installation troubleshooting and support. Responsible for intermediate - advanced programming each of the following: HMI, PLC, Robot, Vision.

What you’ll be doing:

60% of the time

• Project manage medium sized machine installations including:

• Specify power requirements and locations

• Request network connections and configurations

• Disconnect machine at machine development center (MDC) and reconnect in the final location

• Coordinate tasks with IT, maintenance, mechanical designers, etc.

• Train maintenance personnel and automation and controls technicians

• Travel to Greenheck locations to complete machine installs as efficiently as possible, at times with little notice

25% of the time

• Create electrical schematics and electrical cabinet layout using AutoCAD electrical

• Write PLC/HMI/Robot Program using over 50 manufacturer software packages

• Typical programs range from medium complexity coordinated motion programs using complex calculations, to the simple machine control

• Build and wire electrical panels

10% of the time

• Use manufacturer's software to develop BOMs

• Perform design calculations to determine component sizing, overload protection, motor sizing, wire sizing, and circuit sizing

• Draw sheet metal parts with AutoCAD

• Work with application engineers at external control manufacturers for advanced programming solutions

• Continuously be up to date with NEC standards, documents (CUL, CSA, UL, NEC, NFPA 70e, IEC) to support all Greenheck CNC machines and robots

• Offer advanced troubleshooting services on CNC machines

• Contact control manufacturers when necessary

• Write robot programs for new products

• Work with business units to create and modify programs that make robotic welding programs and CNC programs more efficient, more operator friendly, and have better parts traceability

• Support machines built by outside manufacturers

• Integrate purchased machines to MDC machines or to other purchased machines

• Investigate and install monitoring equipment on purchased machines

• Modify purchased machines to comply with company safety standards

5% of the time

• Develop electrical parts list for the project

• Order parts for projects using Ariba purchasing system

• Wire external machine components to electrical cabinet

• Design medium complexity machine guarding strategies that comply with OSHA and ANSI standards, to ensure the safety of our Greenheck teammates

• Work with IT Application developers with program integrations

• Code machines for SAP integration

• Power up, troubleshoot, and commission machine to make production ready

• Integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems into the machine electrical control system

• Post machine installation troubleshooting and support

• Support product development engineers with new products and field problems

• Interpret NEC violations flagged by field inspectors

• Support new product development so that the product meets NEC standards

• Assist with specifying electrical components to be installed on Greenheck products

• Support product development engineers with field problem installation and troubleshooting, following NEC, NFPA, and UL standards for compliance

• Support automation and controls technicians with their projects

• Provide parts lists with standard components used

• Research safety devices appropriate for their application

• Provide programming assistance

• Upgrade existing MDC machines

• Retrofit old control systems with new ones

• Add new safety devices to meet current safety standards

• Add new functions-features to old machines that are needed to produce new products

• Work with business units to add features that allow for better data collection

What you should have as a level I:

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience required.

• 4 Year / bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required.

• AutoCAD Electrical Drafting software

• Basic Motion Programming

• OSHA 1910 or NFPA 70E Safety Training

• Industrial Control Safety Standards

• National Electrical Code basic knowledge

What you should have as a level II:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

• 2 Year / associate degree in Electromechanical Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of job experience required.

• 4 Year / bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering preferred.

• AutoCAD Electrical Drafting software

• Advanced PLC training

• Advanced Motion Programming

• OSHA 1910 and NFPA 70E Safety Training

• Industrial Control Safety Standards

• National Electrical Code Advanced knowledge

• CNC Basic Programming training

• Robotics Basic Programming Training

• UL508A Industrial Control Panel Standards

Some things we think you should know:

• Will work on-site in Schofield, WI.

• Minimal Travel is required for this role.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program.  The starting base pay range for this position is $77,235 - $117,552 and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.  With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry.  Visit our Perks & Benefits page for more information on these offerings:

• Health & Family Support

• Financial Security

• Learning & Development

• Rewards & Recognition

• Wellbeing & Mental Health

• Work-Life Balance

• Fun Perks

SPECIAL NOTATION

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks.  Work may be performed in company’s setting, home, or hybrid.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST

Greenheck Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.  To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email [email protected] with your name, job title, posting number, and requested accommodation.

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