WHY GRAYSOLUTIONS? GraySolutions is an innovative provider of Industrial Automation and Information services throughout North America. GraySolutions is a part of the Gray, INC. family of companies. Gray Construction, also part of Gray, INC, is a nationally ranked engineering, architecture and construction firm with nearly 60 years experience in manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, distribution, hospitality and retail facility construction. It’s the spirit of the people at Gray – passion, commitment and great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work. Our purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives by creating unforgettable customer experiences and great projects. The people of Gray exemplify our core values: we put safety and quality of life first, we are customer and relationship driven and we demonstrate the golden rule - we treat others the way we want to be treated.

JOB DESCRIPTION Specifically, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the following:

• Design, develop and implement PLC/HMI based control and automation systems for various customer. Candidates must possess the skills to manage and implement industrial projects from design through commissioning using current technology.

• Participate in estimating and proposal phase of major projects including research and analysis based on customer proposals, specifications or other information to assist in pre-project planning.

• Design automation systems based on partner or customer provided control descriptions, joint-design sessions with partners or customers, analysis of existing operations or other means to develop functional design.

• Develop well-documented and flexible PLC code in a standard programming language.

• Design and develop HMIs that are professional looking and clean, with a simple and common navigation structure.

• Work with other team members, partners or customers as needed to oversee or share design and development responsibilities to deliver successful projects.

• Develop solutions to support testing and commissioning activities as required by customers and partners.

• Provide on-site commissioning support and customer training as required, including the supervision of other team members and partners.

• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The team members must possess the appropriate training or experience programming automation systems and must be able to quickly understand complex technical solutions.

• They must have excellent PLC programming skills and have an in-depth knowledge of the Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) family of products.

• They must also have strong HMI programming skills in either the Rockwell RSView SE platform or Ignition. Knowledge of other automation platforms, including offerings from Siemens, Wonderware, GE, etc is preferred.

• Applicable candidates should have experience in standard project management practices, including project scope, budget, goals, technical and functional requirements. Scope and budget balance with customer needs and expectations from design through commissioning and long-term support.

• Candidates should be able to complete projects without help from others but may also be responsible for managing projects, customer relationships and larger teams. They may also be responsible for developing the technical skills of junior engineers.

• The position will include customer interaction at a functional and technical level, candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• May supervise other team members, as well as subcontractors and partners.

• The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision. Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud. Overtime will be required. Travel will be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May supervise other team members, as well as subcontractors and partners.

Required Skills

An associate's degree in a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or the equivalent. 

Required Experience

An associate's degree in a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or the equivalent.