Come join our growing team at Card-Monroe Automation. Our team leverages the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience across multiple industries to meet client's automation needs. We offer competitive salaries and a great benefit package.
Mission
Exceptional people threading manufacturing innovation into our automated world.
Core Values
- Honesty and Integrity - we are transparent and reliable, and always keep our word.
- Love, Dignity, and Respect - we understand and appreciate others, treating them with professionalism, consideration, and care.
- Servant's Spirit - we put our egos aside, and confidently strive to exceed customer expectations.
- Competitive Resolve - we are creative and we persevere, determined to win.
General Description
Are you a passionate and experienced controls engineer searching for a position that would
utilize your abilities, as well as remain challenging? Are you looking for the opportunity in the
automation field that is non-repetitive and explores various challenges in the industry? Are
you interested in pursuing a career with a fast-growing custom integration company? Then
come join the excellent team at Card-Monroe Automation!
As an Controls Engineer II, you'll be part of a top-notch team focused on customer needs
and comprised of some of the automation industry's most accomplished engineers. This
position empowers you to further develop your automation experience while integrating
state-of-the-art robotics and control technologies. The innovative solutions we tackle offer
diverse experiences to help fortify your skills and put your abilities to the test!
Reports to: Automation Engineering Manager
Duties
- Designing and implementing control system solutions for various types of automated
equipment, working alongside experienced team engineers.
- Assist in developing software code from scratch for programmable controllers,
robotics, motion control, vision systems, SCADA applications and various high-level
languages.
- Help with creating accurate project documentation such as, but not limited to: Control
Narratives, IO lists, Flowcharts, Device lists, etc.
- Support equipment testing, debug, dry-cycle, runoff, FAT, etc. for automation
equipment.
- Support installing, commissioning, and training of machine(s) at customer's site.
- Assist in system acceptance/sign-off at customer facility.
- Reviewing budgets and schedules
- Determining and choosing appropriate hardware and devices for automated systems
Primary Responsibilities
- Support major custom automation design projects from concept to completion.
- Use experience and industry best practices to design systems in a lead role or as
part of a larger team.
- Troubleshooting equipment at installation, startup, and commissioning
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist in building up our software libraries and standards.
- Assist with creating technical reports for customers.
- Participating in safety risk assessments
Please note that these lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but serve as a guide for
typical job tasks and activities.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field OR
Associate's degree (2-year) with 2+ years of experience in Controls for industrial
manufacturing related machines, equipment, robot cells, etc.
Minimum Previous Experience
- 2+ years of experience in machine building, system integration or industrial
automation
- AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical experience
- PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, Studio 5000. Siemens
Step7, TIA Portal).
- HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley FT View ME, SE, RSView,
Panelbuilder. Siemens WinCC Flex, TIA Portal).
- SCADA programing experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, GE Proficy).
- Industrial networking experience: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, Modbus, DH+,
RIO, EtherCAT etc.
- Vision experience (KEYENCE, COGNEX, BALLUFF)
- Servo experience (AB Kinetix. Siemens SIMOTION)
- Hands on experience in automotive, food/beverage, chemical or consumer product
manufacturing designing and integrating automated equipment.
- Designing integration equipment including robot cells, OEM machines, process
systems, etc.
- Working knowledge of process control strategies such as PID loops.
- Electrical and mechanical aptitude to understand the automation processes being
controlled.
- Understand discrete and analog circuits, and how to troubleshoot.
Other Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative; highly selfmotivated.
- The ability to work well in a team-based environment and independently.
- Strong design and problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
- ISA88 Batch Programming experience a plus.
- PlantPAX experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of MS Office 365 software
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
with minimal supervision.
- An ability to understand limitations in technical knowledge and when to pursue
training or help.
Training And Growth Opportunities
- Ignition SCADA platform training
- Database training
- Any necessary programming training
Travel
- Up to 25% to customer sites or other CMA locations.