Automation & Control Systems Engineer - Goodwin Recruiting : Job Details

A Tool Manufacturing Firm is looking for an Automation & Control Systems Engineer in Albany, NY

The Automation & Control Systems Engineer will work as part of a team to create and implement control systems for any and/or all of the companies products, with an emphasis on software development.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to establish control systems architectures and control strategies for machines, processes, and automation systems.

• Plan, develop, and document software for machine control, HMI, SCADA, and other control systems.

• Facilitate discussions with customers and suppliers related to control systems, interfaces, and integration.

• Limited Travel

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering and two or more years of experience with increasing responsibility

• Experience developing control system programs for Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC Professional SCADA), Fanuc, or Allen Bradley PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, and Servo Drives desired

• Experience programming any of the commercial robots such as ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, etc. desired

• Proficient in National Instruments LabView desired

• A fundamental understanding of computer communications (TCP/IP, RS-232, etc.) and industrial network protocols (Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, OPC, etc.) desired

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand mechanical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Benefits: Great Benefits!