Job Description

Automation Engineer Interns are responsible for learning and contributing to multiple projects utilizing a variety of automation technologies and platforms. These technologies are deployed for the control of automated manufacturing processes. Automation Engineer Interns are given the opportunity to learn and work on projects from the design and development phase to field installation and commissioning. Essential duties and responsibilities will be completed in direct partnership with the Engineering Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Electrical Design and 2-D layouts – especially as it relates to facility as-builts (AutoCad Typical)
• Project documentation and equipment design specifications
• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley Typical)
• HMI Application Design (Rockwell, Wonderware, and GE Intellution Typical)
• System Site Commissioning
• Facility Operator and Technician Training
• Project Warranty Support
• Network communications including communications with manufacturing equipment using VPN.
• Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
• Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications.
• Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.
• Coordinate design with other members of the project team.
• Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, cost estimates, and other necessary projects documents.
• Prepare project correspondence as required.
• Maintain positive client relationships on projects assigned

To qualify for this position an individual must be able to partner with the Engineering team, work to learn each of the primary tasks and responsibilities, and meet the educational requirements. The individual must have strong communication skills, be capable of maintaining customer relationships, and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Pursuing education in Electrical Engineering, information systems, information technology, computer engineering, Computer Science or similar

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• General understanding of computer hardware and network technologies and equipment

Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and food processing systems is a plus

• Understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Software application experience utilizing Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications MS Office Suite
• General understanding of PLC programming with troubleshooting capabilities
• General understanding of HMI applications such as Rockwell software, GE Intellution, and/or Wonderware software applications
• Visual Basic and Database Programming is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position must also be able to perform industrial field work which may include hazardous locations, ladders, and stairs_ _

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW.

Additional Information

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