Automation / Electrical Engineer
Automation Engineer
Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider. IMS designs, builds, programs, and implements level 1 control systems, primarily in support of the metals producing and processing market, providing a wide range of equipment and services for both new and retrofit projects. We are an award-winning automation company that is passionate about the work we do, takes pride in our project outcomes, and highly values our reputation.
Position Overview:
Automation engineers are responsible for fulfilling project assignments, individually or as part of a project team. Assignments may include involvement in multiple projects simultaneously. The systems and offerings that IMS provides are primarily Engineer-to-Order (ETO). IMS is seeking candidates for all of our listed locations.
Primary Duties:
- Receive assignments from project management/technical lead.
- Report on status and communicate technical issues.
- Provide engineering detail to and work with internal drafting resources to develop drawings.
- Develop technical documentation and specifications
- Write PLC and HMI application software.
- Configure AC / DC drive equipment.
- Develop system test plan documents, simulation code, and perform system testing.
- Participate in commissioning of systems in the field, along with field engineers, project management, technical leads, and/or end customers.
Qualifications:
- BS Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation.
- Qualified entry level candidates will be considered.
- Experience in programming/configuring PLC’s (Rockwell, Siemens, and GE), drives (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, GE, others), and or HMI packages (FactoryTalk, Wondware, WinCC, others).
- Experience in metals processing along with a strong competency in math and physics is strongly preferred.
- Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in automation products, software and complimentary areas.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Communication skills both written and verbal are required, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic team environment is required.
- Must be a self-starter and self-motivated
- Occasional over-night travel required for customer meetings and commissioning activities.