Automation Engineer at Carlex Glass America

KEY TASKS
· Support production by troubleshooting and programming
plant automation
· Program and design PLC controls for new equipment
· Manage new automation projects as necessary
· Collect and organize automation data as necessary
· Wire industrial control systems, including 480V/120V/24V
power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors
· Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applications
· Direct and educate electricians and other personnel with the
programming and troubleshooting of relevant systems and
programs as required

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant technical
field required
Years of Experience:
· 3+ years of experience designing and programming
industrial control systems
Other Requirements:
· Regular and predictable attendance required
· Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and
responsibilities
· Overtime may be required as work load or projects
dictate, including weekends and holidays
· Capable of using various types of automation software, including  FTView Studio,
and Studio 5000
· Understanding of PLC’s and networking, including ladder
logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix,
Ethernet/IP, Ethernet addressing and troubleshooting, wireless PC networking, and DeviceNet
· Understanding of motors and drives, including AC and DC
motors, servo systems, including Kinetix, PowerFlex, and legacy AB drives
· Understanding of HMI’s, including basic concepts,
PanelView Plus and Ignition Vision and Perspective

• Understanding of Vision Systems, including Cognex In[1]Sight software
  · Basic understanding of robotics, including Fanuc and ABB
  robot operations, basic TP, Karel, ABB programming, and
  I/O interfacing
  · Experience with Cognex VPro, SQL Databases, C#, or Python a plus

KEY COMPETENCIES
· Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office
Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
· Excellent Analytical Skills
· Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming
software
· Effective ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment and
read electrical prints
· Live by example the Carlex Values – Safety,
Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach,
Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics.
· Additional responsibility is to be able to teach these
values to others and encourage them to join the team

Others, as required