Automation Engineer

- Entry Level

Faribault, MN

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

Tru Vue Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to modify, commission, and troubleshoot automation equipment. The role involves leveraging expertise to improve processes and providing control systems and application solutions, from complete system design to existing system upgrades. This position will also collaborate with engineering resources, project consultants, and contractors to support designs and build new automated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programming and code from specifications in multiple control platforms.
• Design, implement, and commission drive control systems.
• Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specifications and safety standards.
• Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specifications.
• Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced environment.
• Ensure accuracy and content of design as assigned by the engineering manager.
• Interface with consultants, maintenance, production, and engineering teams.
• Develop, test, and commission new and existing equipment.
• Review drawings for accuracy.
• Train end user personnel on systems when required.
• Lead discussions between leadership and stakeholders to determine automation capabilities and goals.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems.
• Proven experience in PLC logic and programming for Allen Bradley and other PLCs.
• Ability to program ABB and Kuka robots.
• Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach.
• Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals.
• Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives.
• Knowledge and experience with drive control systems and motor theory.
• Motion control experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with HMI or SCADA programming for Allen Bradley.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 Industry Safety Standards.
• Multi-industry experience is a plus.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Set up preventive maintenance for automation equipment.
• Support environmental and compliance reporting.

Nice-to-haves

• Visual Basic programming language experience.
• Familiarity with Wonderware, Panel-view or similar HMI software.
• Knowledge of GE and Siemens systems.
• Experience with Cimplicity and Labview.