Industrial Automation Engineer – Material Handling Systems

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      "text": "Primary Responsibilities",
      "content": "<h3>Automation &amp; Control System Engineering</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Develop electrical and automation solutions for overhead lifting equipment and industrial material-handling systems</li>\n<li>Design control architectures incorporating PLCs, HMIs, motor-control devices, sensors, relays, and safety components</li>\n<li>Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and supporting engineering documentation</li>\n<li>Configure motion-control systems to support safe and efficient equipment operation</li>\n<li>Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry standards and safety requirements</li>\n\n<h3>Integration, Startup &amp; Validation</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Support system installation, commissioning, and startup activities</li>\n<li>Configure PLC hardware, variable frequency drives, communication networks, and operator interfaces</li>\n<li>Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification</li>\n<li>Optimize system performance to improve reliability, productivity, and operational consistency</li>\n\n<h3>Technical Support &amp; Troubleshooting</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues affecting equipment operation</li>\n<li>Provide engineering support to service technicians, maintenance teams, and project personnel</li>\n<li>Participate in retrofit, modernization, and equipment enhancement initiatives</li>\n<li>Develop solutions that improve system performance and reduce downtime</li>\n\n<h3>Team Collaboration &amp; Continuous Improvement</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Work alongside mechanical engineers, project managers, technicians, and operations personnel to support project success</li>\n<li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering and technical staff when appropriate</li>\n<li>Contribute to process improvement efforts focused on automation reliability, safety, and efficiency</li>\n<li>Assist in developing best practices and standardized engineering solutions</li>\n</ul></ul></ul></ul>"
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      "text": "Required Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered</li>\n<li>Five or more years of controls engineering experience, preferably supporting crane systems, heavy industrial equipment, or material-handling applications</li>\n<li>Strong experience with:\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent systems</li>\n<li>HMI and SCADA development</li>\n<li>Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor-control technologies</li>\n\n\n<li>Ability to create, review, and troubleshoot electrical control system designs</li>\n<li>Experience working with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and similar networks</li>\n<li>Knowledge of motion-control systems involving hoist, bridge, and trolley functions</li>\n<li>Familiarity with CMAA, NFPA 70 (NEC), and ASME B30 standards</li>\n<li>&nbsp;</li>\n</ul></li>"
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      "text": "Preferred Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience with automated crane technologies, anti-sway controls, or load-monitoring systems</li>\n<li>Background supporting system integration and field commissioning activities</li>\n<li>Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting capabilities</li>\n<li>Ability to work safely in industrial facilities and at elevated work locations when required</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills</li>\n"
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      "content": "\n<li>Full-time onsite position in an industrial manufacturing setting</li>\n<li>Occasional travel may be required to support project sites, customer facilities, installations, or commissioning activities</li>\n<li>Hands-on involvement with automation systems, equipment testing, and field support as needed</li>\n"
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