Benefits:
401(k)
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Job description:
In this position, you will create innovative, responsive solutions to a wide variety of machine control applications. We apply a common “toolbox” of components to create custom solutions for a wide variety of applications. You will develop projects from customer discovery; through UL508a control panel design; to PLC, HMI, Motion, and Network programming; through validation and startup at the customer’s location. Most projects are completed in less than six weeks, and startups are usually day trips. Individual initiative, a dedication to quality, and a sense of pride in one’s workmanship are critical. As a member of our engineering team, you will work cooperatively with the principal engineer, other engineers, draftspeople, project managers, and production technicians on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects. The ideal candidate loves writing clean, elegant code from a blank slate. A lifelong learner or student mindset is essential, as is the ability to be flexible and willing to try on new roles in the process.
Qualification and Skills:
Demonstrated mastery of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, with an emphasis on Structured Text and Ladder
Adherence to Automation Solutions' standardized conventions and guidelines
Demonstrated a willingness and ability to write disciplined, organized and well-documented code
Fluent in ANSI Y32.2/IEEE and IEC electrical schematic symbols and layouts
Fluent in ANSI/ISA S5.1 P&ID process schematics symbols and layouts
Ability to design control panels up to 480V/3 to UL508A and NFPA79 standards
Expert proficiency implementing/troubleshooting PLCs, HMI, motion control, servo systems, and industrial sensors
Experience with industrial networks such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, and J1939
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and an ability to calmly guide our customers through the startup process.
Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems
Flexibility in using new or specialized standardized conventions and guidelines
5+ Years of experience in skills listed above
Beneficial Experience:
PLC Programming with CoDeSys (SoMachine) on Schneider and Wago PLCs.
PLC Programming for Mitsubishi FX-, A-, Q- and iQ- PLC systems.
PLC Programming for Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
Motion Programming with CoDeSys (SoMachine) SoftMotion, or Mitsubishi motion controllers.
HMI Programming for Schneider (Proface), Red Lion, Mitsubishi, Panelview systems.
ANSI C/C++ Programming
Working Environment: Most work will be performed at our offices in Beaverton, Oregon. Additional work will be required in a wide variety of environments and industries, including everything from clean-room to rock quarry to military installations. You must be willing and able to work offsite as required. Fieldwork is usually within driving distance but will include out-of-town startup and service trips generally amounting to less than 15% of the total work schedule.
Benefits: Competitive compensation depending on experience; flexible work schedule; paid vacation with additional paid time off (PTO); nine paid holidays; healthcare; 401(k); specialty training and new skills development, and more.