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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAutomation company specializes in designing and building custom automated assembly, testing, and special process equipment for a variety of industries.
Responsibilities:
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- Analyze customer specifications, product drawings, and related documentation to develop optimal control solutions that meet or exceed requirements. n
- Design controls architecture for complex systems integrating pneumatic, cam, and servo-driven components. n
- Collaborate with electrical designers to ensure successful implementation of designs. n
- Support mechanical engineering to align mechanical and electrical control systems. n
- Research and select robust, cost-effective components and subsystems that meet design requirements. n
- Participate in internal and customer design reviews, as well as customer buy-offs. n
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical or electrical system issues with the project team. n
- Document and communicate scope changes that may impact project cost or timeline. n
- Provide time estimates and scheduling updates related to controls design tasks. n
- Communicate with customers, internal teams, and vendors on technical project details. n
- Travel nationally and internationally to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, or servicing of equipment, sometimes on short notice. n
Qualifications & Experience:
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. n
- 5+ years of experience designing and integrating control systems for custom automation. n
- Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo controls, and machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence). n
- Experience configuring and programming remote I/O devices (e.g., Ethernet IP, Modbus). n
- Skilled in programming safety and non-safety PLCs and HMIs. n
- Robot programming experience with Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal, or Kuka is a plus. n
- Strong problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and debugging skills. n
- Experience with analog/digital systems; C++ proficiency is a plus. n
- Familiarity with integrating instrumentation or lab equipment into automated systems for precise testing is a plus. n
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and budgets. n
- Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation communication skills. n
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , identify, , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.