Automations Controls Engineer

$64,000 - $103,000/Yr

Unclassified - Griffith, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Griffith, IN

About the position

This privately-owned company is rapidly growing and seeking an Automations Controls Engineer to design clear, complete, and accurately working products and systems using CAD, rough or detailed sketches, and/or notes. For nearly a decade, they have been producing innovative and reliable products that have now put them in the forefront of the manufacturing industry in a global market specifically when it comes to automation. The role involves creating detailed drawings, checking material dimensions, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, vendors, and the sales team to ensure that documentation meets specifications and that customer needs are met. This position also requires acting as a project manager, overseeing the development and implementation of engineering projects. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, generous PTO, and a 401K retirement plan, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings, checking material dimensions and relationship to other parts and to the entire structure or project on the drawing
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards
• Verifies dimensional accuracy of structural layouts and installations
• Works with manufacturing, vendors and engineering to ensure documentation meets specifications
• Must work with sales team and customers on design and applications
• Constructs drawings from concepts or sketches
• Review and critique proposed engineering standards, policies, or details
• Act as project manager

Requirements

• Equivalent to a two or four year degree preferred with major course work in an engineering curriculum or a related area of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Knowledge of PLC programming
• Knowledge of electrical circuits
• Must have strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills with drafting programs
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to accept challenges and strive for continual improvement in all areas
• Must be safety minded and practice shop safety
• Must be self motivated to work independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive insurance package
• Generous PTO
• 401K retirement plan