Automation Engineer I

Job description

Essential Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motor controls. Build, modify, or develop controls, integration, and electrical portions of manufacturing equipment. Program and modify PLCs and HMIs to support equipment upgrades and process improvements. Develop and maintain schematics and documentation of electrical control systems using AutoCAD Electrical. Assist with the integration of new equipment into existing control systems. Provide technical support for control-related issues across production and maintenance teams, utilizing electrical schematics for troubleshooting. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control systems to minimize downtime. Maintain accurate documentation of control system configurations, wiring diagrams, and change logs. Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and company policies. Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to diagnose machine issues and optimize equipment performance. Train maintenance personnel on basic control system tr...