Automations Controls Engineer

GPAC - Lizton, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Lizton, IN

Administrative and Support Services

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, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and verifying the accuracy of structural layouts and installations. The engineer will collaborate with manufacturing, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure that documentation meets specifications and will also work closely with the sales team and customers on design and applications. This position requires a proactive approach to project management and a commitment to continual improvement in all areas of work. 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
• Verify dimensional accuracy of structural layouts and installations
• Work with manufacturing, vendors, and engineering to ensure documentation meets specifications
• Collaborate with the sales team and customers on design and applications
• Construct 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
• Strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills with drafting programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail oriented with a willingness to accept challenges and strive for continual improvement
• Safety minded and practice shop safety
• Self-motivated to work independently

Benefits

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