Controls and Automation Engineer

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Ripon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000

Job description

Overview

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering matters related to scoping, proposing, implementing and support of automation equipment for the production floor. Automation Engineering projects include industrial robotic arms, PLC’s, SCADA, industrial networking and industrial vision. You will collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as in roles such as operations, quality, purchasing, planning, finance, and maintenance. You will be working on projects that result in a safer work environment, a higher quality product, and a more efficient process.

Responsibilities

• Examines equipment, processes, operations, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities in areas of safety, quality, throughput, and cost using Automation Technologies
• Develop project scopes, create Request-for-Quotes and evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases or equipment modifications
• Overseeing, leading, programming or troubleshooting new automation equipment during implementation, installation and startup
• Programming Dashboards and Data collection from plant-floor devices
• Partake in Project teams as a Team Member and individual contributor
• Support production with day-to-day issues

Qualifications

• Associates Degree plus 2-4 years engineering project experience in an Automation and Controls environment required. Bachelors degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or Computer Science or combined related experience preferred
• Proven leadership experience in Project Management particularly in implementing automation and controls systems
• Desired experience programming and troubleshooting using:
• Ladder logic with Allen Bradley core competency with Siemens exposure
• Industrial robotic arms
• Guarding and safety experience
• SCADA software such as Inductive Automation Ignition
• Industrial Ethernet/IP networking
• Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio
• Hands-on experience with Python, C++, or Java a plus
• AutoCAD for generating hardware schematics
• Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with other members of a project team effectively using strong problem-solving, analytical skills and creative thinking
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks
• The ideal candidate is detail orientated and can understand complex process interactions

EEO

Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.

ID

2025-4477

Pos. Type

Full-Time