Automation Engineer for immediate direct hire position just south of Naugatuck, CT!
This is an AWESOME opportunity to work in an amazing environment with some cool capital equipment technology! If you enjoy wearing many hats and being involved with all phases of engineering and manufacturing, please read on!
This role will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining safe and reliable control software for industrial machinery, including PLC programming, HMI development, VFD parametrization, and industrial networking. The right person will have proven experience with industrial controls, HMI systems, PLC design and a passionate attitude towards automation systems involving internal and external customer interfaces.
This role is open to a degreed engineer with 3+ years of experience in automation engineering for industrial machinery, preferably in plastics or the heavy equipment industry.
If this sounds like you, Apply now for immediate consideration!
location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $95,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and test PLC programs using Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000
- Design and configure HMI systems using AVEVA InTouch
- Perform VFD parametrization and commissioning, particularly for large motors
- Establish control logic templates, code libraries, and documentation
- Execute and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and assist in Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) when required
- Design and maintain industrial communication networks
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related with 3+ years of experience in automation engineering for industrial machinery with advanced control systems.
- Proficiency in Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal), Rockwell PLC programming (Studio 5000), AVEVA InTouch HMI configuration
- Experience with large motors and VFDs (?600kW) including commissioning and parameter setup
- Proven knowledge of safety standards and industrial control systems design
- Familiarity with communication protocols and industrial networking
- Must have knowledge of automation systems including instrumentation (analog and digital), and Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems including programming, startup and troubleshooting
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
