Automation Engineer
 Guardian Industries | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Kentucky, Morehead | |
 Dec 14, 2024 | |
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Your Job
SRG Global is looking for an Automation Engineer to join our team in Morehead, KY! In this role you will partner with cross functional teams, value streams and/or capabilities to seek and implement the largest opportunities to create value for the company. You will lead the controls aspect of designing, specifying, qualifying, and deploying control systems and connection to manufacturing systems. In addition, all phases of the manufacturing environment are in scope for this dynamic position, including safety, continuous improvement, design and development of new business, and transformation. What You Will Do * Maintain and troubleshoot existing PLC and HMI programs (Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI's) * Add and/or modify logic on existing equipment to include advanced quality checks and improvements * Integrate new vision systems on existing equipment (mainly Keyence vision systems) * Create new PLC and HMI programs from scratch for various types of automation equipment (Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs) * Build and implement machine level control systems * Integrate Allen Bradley PLCs to various types of automation equipment: Stepper Motors, Industrial Lasers, Fanuc Robots, Vision systems, Barcode Scanners, etc. * Program and connect automation systems to existing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) * Collaborate on concept design, programming, testing and deployment of automation systems * Troubleshoot/diagnose and repair issues on automation equipment and address improvement opportunities in the manufacturing process * Design and create electrical schematics for new automation cells * Update existing electrical schematics as needed * Create electrical safety circuits for new automation cells using programmable safety controllers and/or Safety rated PLCs * Domestic travel 10-15% of the time Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work history as an Automation Engineer * Experience with Allen Bradley Control systems and HMI * Experience troubleshooting various PLCs * Experience connecting vision system, safety controllers, and sensors What Will Put You Ahead * Experience in building and commissioning automation equipment * Experience integrating PLCs to multi robot automation cells At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, SRG Global is a team of creative and innovative individuals that engineer solutions for greater surface durability, structural integrity, enhanced functionality, vehicle efficiency and design flexibility. From products such as grilles, emblems and nameplates, moldings, bezels and other trim pieces; to processes like injection molding, painting and plating; we are one of the largest manufacturers of chrome-plated plastic parts for the automotive and commercial truck industries. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. #LI-SB2 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |