Founded over 30 years ago and based in the Akron, OH area, our client is a prominent OEM renowned for its systems integration and manufacturing expertise. The company employs over 20 experienced employees, many with over 20 years of loyal service, underscores its commitment to excellence and stability. They predominantly supply equipment and services to the Rubber and Plastics Industries, ensuring high-quality solutions for industrial manufacturing companies.

Summary: You will be responsible for testing, commissioning and supporting the control systems of automated equipment. 

Job Functions:

• In-house engineering functions to support new orders including:
• Programming PLC’s & HMI’s
• Electrical design & documentation
• Setup and configure drives
• Test and debug equipment prior to shipment

• Support start-up and commissioning of systems at customer facilities.
• ~30% travel – domestic and international

• Customer Support activities including:
• On site field service and customer training
• In house technical support
• Troubleshooting, diagnose and repair
• Customer follow up

• Prepare and update documentation as necessary.
• Support after hours Customer Support pager rotation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSEE or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Five years minimum of hands-on experience – automation systems for industrial process control. Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s and drive systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
• Mechanically inclined
• Computer proficiency - troubleshooting PCs and peripheral equipment.
• Willingness to travel to both domestic and international locations – 30% average
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Ability to work independently.

Comprehensive benefits package offered, company pays 100% of employees medical insurance premiums, HSA, 401K match, profit sharing program and much more.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.