Automation Engineer
ITech Consulting Partners - Butler, PA
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u003cdivu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eJob Title: Automation Engineer u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eLocation:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003e Butler County, PA (Candidates must reside within an hour commute, no relocation provided))u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003ePosition Overview:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003e We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to fill the role of Automation Engineer. This position involves the development of new product control systems, continuous improvement of current designs, and troubleshooting of existing systems.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eKey Responsibilities:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cul style= 'margin-top: 0in; ' type= 'disc 'u003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eDevelop PLC, HMI and LabVIEW programs for machine control and data collection.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eSpecify drives, PLCs, HMIs, electrical control equipment, and panel components.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eEnsure compliance with engineering standards, accepted practices, and safety standards.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eTroubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues in programs and systems, applying strong problem-solving skills.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eSupport field service technicians with startup troubleshooting.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eProvide support for production efforts and resolve design and assembly issues as needed.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eCreate supporting documents.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003ePreferred Skills u0026Competencies:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cul style= 'margin-top: 0in; ' type= 'disc 'u003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eExpertise in machine control software engineering, machine automation, and product/prototype testing.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eProficiency in machine control code development using multiple languages: LabVIEW, IEC-1131, and C++.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eStrong understanding of industry best practices and processes in software development, including version control, technical writing, and documentation.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eExperience in designing and programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Serial/Ethernet interfaces.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eExperience designing and developing User Interfaces (UIs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eKnowledge of electrical codes and standards, ensuring compliance with engineering and customer requirements.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eFamiliarity with temperature control systems, such as PID tuning for process heating systems.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eExperience with LabVIEW real-time or other embedded software development.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eExperience with motion controllers and drives u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eExperience in MODBUS TCP/Serial communications and integrating lower-order control systems with higher-order CPU-based systems.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 'u003eEducational Requirements:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cul style= 'margin-top: 0in; ' type= 'disc 'u003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin-bottom: 6.0pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; 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Created: 2025-11-15