Disability Solutions - Florence, SC
posted 4 months ago
As an Automation Engineer II at Southwire Company, LLC, you will play a crucial role in designing, budgeting, and managing the installation of engineered control systems for both capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is integral to the modernization of plant operations, ensuring that our manufacturing processes are efficient and up to date with the latest technology. You will be responsible for providing technical assistance to plant electronic technicians, engineers, and modernization teams, helping to diagnose electrical malfunctions and determining necessary repairs. Your expertise will be vital in engineering solutions that eliminate the root causes of malfunctions impacting our Connected Enterprise platforms. In this role, you will promote safety in the workplace and on all project job sites, ensuring that all operations adhere to safety standards. You will need to be versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages, with a strong working knowledge of field control devices such as motors, relays, switches, and photoeyes. Project management skills are essential, as you will be involved in budgeting, design, installation management, and spare parts procurement. You will also be tasked with developing new and modifying existing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications to enhance manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include reviewing the Connected Enterprise platform to identify potential performance issues, researching and implementing new manufacturing methods and equipment, and maintaining and modifying instrumentation and control systems. You will proactively strive to improve information sources supporting Connected Enterprise and participate in the setup and commissioning of control systems, training team members as necessary. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Southwire's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship while enhancing the well-being of our communities.