Job Description

Automation Controls Engineer

Location: Cockeysville, MD

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + Benefits

Start Date: Immediate

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a varied, dynamic, hands-on role? Join our client, a leading manufacturer, as an Automation Controls Engineer and become the go-to expert for automation and electrical systems in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Why Join Us?

• Broad Role in a Small Team: As part of a tight-knit group of engineering experts, you’ll enjoy a varied role where everyone rolls up their sleeves and works together to achieve success.
• Impactful Projects: Lead and manage internal automation capital expenditure (CapEx) projects of varying sizes, driving real change in production processes.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art automation systems to optimize efficiency and reliability.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will:

• Be the go-to expert for all things automation and electrical within the team.
• Take ownership for all electrical schematics and design work; Create and update electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, stepper motors, VFDs/VSDs, and other control devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics and automation solutions into production processes.
• Develop pneumatic circuits and vacuum systems for material handling applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot control boards and read electrical schematics with precision.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A strong background in electrical engineering, with strong experience in creating and reading electrical schematics and circuit design using CAD systems.
• 5+ years of experience in automation or control systems design.
• Proficiency in PLC programming - any flavour
• Hands-on experience with automation controls such as stepper motors, VFDs/VSDs.
• Excellent fault-finding skills in PLCs and control systems.
• Knowledge of robotics programming is highly desirable but not essential.

What’s in It for You?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on production processes. You’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 plus benefits.
• The chance to work on diverse projects that challenge and grow your skill set.
• A collaborative workplace culture where innovation is celebrated.

Apply Today!

Don’t miss the chance to advance your career in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment! If you’re passionate about automation, have a strong electrical background, and thrive in collaborative settings, we want to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

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