Automation Engineer

$95,000 - $115,000/Yr

Baxter & Woodman - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Automation Engineer at Concentric Integration will be responsible for the design, fabrication, programming, installation, commissioning/testing, and support of water/wastewater control systems. This role emphasizes providing tailored automation solutions to meet client needs, ensuring high-quality service and expertise in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual design, solutions, and product specifications per end-user requirements.
• Provide in-house PLC/OIT/HMI programming and testing.
• Provide onsite work for municipal clients including instrumentation configuration, installation assistance, and control system and process start-up/testing.
• Be on-call 24/7 to troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues when skill level allows for independent work assignments.
• Occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Requirements

• Relevant Engineering or Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years' experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer performing design, programming, installation, and startup tasks.
• 5+ years' experience programming Allen-Bradley Logix platform PLC's.
• 5+ years' experience with fieldwork (panel wiring, startup, and emergency support/troubleshooting).
• 5+ years' experience with SCADA software development (FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, Wonderware, VTSCADA, or iFix).
• 3+ years' experience programming Allen-Bradley PanelView or other manufacturer touch screens.
• Strong networking and computer skills, literacy, & proficiency are expected.
• Excellent oral, written, & digital communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management.
• Regularly undertake self-development (learning) activities to stay technically sharp.
• Provide own transportation (reimbursable) to drive a vehicle to other locations.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced computer and/or networking skills are a significant plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial planning program
• Life and disability insurance
• Tax savings plans
• Coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401k plans
• Employee Stock Ownership program