Automation Engineer - Electrical / Controls

at  Nichols Portland LLC

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for implementing process automation and technology solutions that improve productivity, quality, and financial performance of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing environment) preferred
• Experience with programming Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Fanuc Robots, and UR Robots.
• Knowledge of measurement and sensor technologies
• Proficient with Autodesk Electrical and Autodesk Inventor
• Strong electrical and electrical aptitude; desire to work in a “hands-on” environment
• Ability to learn quickly, open to new ideas. Receptive and supportive of change
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interrupt blueprints
• Basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including technical writing); ability to listen, provide feedback, train, and motivate others
• Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment
• Effectively interact with production operators to obtain feedback and ideas
• Demonstrate independent initiative

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

• Design, detail and build equipment as required to support project timelines
• Create electrical drawings and/or related wiring diagrams to build or assist others to wire control panels
• Program and interface with automated systems; Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robots, UR collaborative robots, Keyence vision systems, HMIs, and other related components
• Design, suggest, or perform modifications and upgrades on equipment to support new initiatives
• Interact with designers and suggest drawing modifications based on best-practices
• Develop, investigate, test, and document equipment standardized work to establish best-practices and for training purposes
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems, assist with proper maintenance
• Create, maintain, and distribute operating and production standards
• Work collaboratively in a team environment. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams
• Promote adherence to safety standards
• Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned