Automation Engineer
St. Paul, MN, USA
Job Number: 5570
Are you someone who enjoys working on projects from start to finish? Do you enjoy a flexible schedule and a collaborative environment? Great opportunity to get in on the ground floor and enjoy designing custom machines!
Our client is looking to increase growth in its engineering department and they are looking for someone who demonstrates a strong balance between hands-on practical experience and aptitude for software development and machine debug of custom automation machines. They work primarily in the life science and medical device industries.
Grow your career by joining a driven, and ambitious team with decades of experience in delivering sophisticated automation equipment.
You Will Succeed if You:
- Self-driven and energetic with a learner mindset motivated to meaningfully contribute from day one, and be part of building the company’s experience and culture.
- Have strong attention to detail and want to balance programming skills with hands-on robotic assembly and automation.
- Desire to be a part of a growing company and learn all aspects necessary to successfully complete sophisticated automation projects.
- Seek out leadership roles within teams, assignments, and other opportunities within the Company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering or related field with minimum GPA of 3.4
- At least 3 years of hands on PLC programming RSLogix5000 from scratch.
- 3+ years of wiring schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Experience with software development, motion control, electrical design, machine vision, and/or robotics a plus and willing to train.
- Strong effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Competent in MS Office: excel, word, power point.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to travel by air or car (estimated 15% max.)
- US citizen or authorization to work permanently for any Employer in the United States
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