Automation Engineer – Detroit

Responsibilities:

• Programs applications in accordance with programming standards and best practices to meet and exceed customer requirements
• Commissions solutions at customer sites (domestic/international travel as needed), troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Works with most industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition, etc.)
• Continuously learns relevant technologies with guidance, gaining knowledge in sales, business development, and project processes
• Supports system architecture design, performs engineering tasks at all stages, and takes on both leading and supporting roles
• Mentors and technically advises new team members
• Conveys deliverables to customers through various communication methods and develops and maintains relationships

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum GPA of 3.4
• Proficient in programming, including text-based languages and object-oriented concepts
• Quickly learns new technologies, understands complex systems, and builds on established patterns and models
• Efficiently manages multiple projects, works directly with customers, and responds to their needs
• Experience designing projects in industrial automation systems (e.g. PLCs, Motion Control, Process Control, HMI, SCADA, Robots, Machine Vision, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop project proposals
• 20-35% travel required, with additional benefits for higher travel commitment