Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

The opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer with field experience to work out of our Sugar Grove, IL plant. This is an in-person position, split approximately 50% in the office and 50% on the shop floor.

The Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for Electrical Machine Design (schematic, wiring layout), and debug of all machine controls. We are looking for motivated self-starters to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

· Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on Franklin’s standard engineering principles

· Interpret client requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget

· Work closely with Franklin’s controls programmer to develop and maintain standardized machine control platforms

· Provide comprehensive project documentation in the form of machine sequences to programmer(s)

· Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements

· Create accurate detailed Bill of Materials

· Actively participate in both internal and customer design reviews for all assigned projects

· Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed

· Install and Commission machines onsite at customer facilities (5% travel)

· Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings

· As needed, build complex automation as designed with a focus on electrical and pneumatic systems including panel layout and wiring, panel to machine wiring, machine pneumatics and debug

· As needed, integrate automation devices with machine control including Servo Drives, Robots, Label machines, dispensers, leak testers, vision systems, etc

Skills:

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent problem solving and time management skills

· Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge

· Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software

· Background in automation engineering

Minimum Requirements:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or similar related degree)

· 3 - 5 years related job experience

· Valid Driver’s License

· Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, SolidWorks

· Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems

· Applicants must be a citizen of the United States. No VISA sponsorship is available for this role.

Benefits:

· Competitive Base Salary

· BCBS Health

· Dental, Vision, Life and LT Disability Insurance

· 401K Plan with 4% Matching

· Continued training and development

About Franklin Automation (Part of Neyret Group)

Franklin Automation, now part of Neyret Group, is a world class machine builder/integrator specialized in the design and manufacture of custom assembly machines for various industries including medical, dental, automotive, cosmetic and more. In house capabilities include machine design, parts fabrication, machine assembly, PLC programming, electrical and pneumatic assembly.