• Automation Engineer

    Bryce Corporation (Searcy, AR)


    Summary: The Automation Engineer will be involved in implementing new automated processes as well as upgrading and maintaining existing automated equipment in a growing manufacturing environment. This position will require working closely with our engineering and maintenance teams to support manufacturing operations.

    Key Accountabilities:

    + Updates and maintains machine and robot control programs

    + Troubleshoots and repairs or corrects control systems

    + Participates in and leads projects to add, upgrade, or replace existing automated equipment and systems within time and budgetary constraints

    + Schedules regular updates, upgrades, and maintenance of software, hardware, and programs with production scheduling and maintenance personnel

    + Creates and maintains documentation such as manuals and guides for control systems

    + Identifies opportunities to improve automated processes, add functionality, and promote safety

    + Develops positive relationships with external vendors and contractors

    + Communicates effectively and frequently with team members across departments and involved external parties

    + Complies with good manufacturing practices and safe quality food regulations

     

    Education and Experience

     

    + Bachelor of Science in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

    + Experience in related Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering activities preferred

    + Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers preferred

     

    Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

     

    + Knowledge of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles, automation, robotics, and manufacturing

    + Ability to design, program, test, implement, and troubleshoot PLCs and other controls

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project

    + Ability to work on and lead multifunctional teams

    + Open to learning and expanding skill base