What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
• Develops and designs complete automation control systems.
• Designs AC and DC electrical circuits for electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Reviews circuit design for compliance with engineering principles, industry standards, customer requirements, and related specifications.
• Performs analyses or testing of electrical and safety systems using relevant industry standards.
• Works with mechanical engineers to specify electrical components and component layouts in equipment designs.
• Understands mechanical equipment functionality and pneumatic systems.
• Understands pricing of new electrical components, and searches for and discusses design projects with suppliers.
• Prepares and publishes electrical schematics for designed circuits or components.
• Understands IT infrastructure and integration, as it relates to installation of machines or machine systems.
• Develops and designs software controls, including programming and integration as required.
• Reads, writes, and troubleshoots PLC code to develop machine controls and/or optimize machine performance.
• Creates visual displays for the purposes of user interfaces or system monitoring.
• Supports customer phone support to include infrequent emergency after-hours customer remote support up to approximately 5% per year.
• Completes other jobs or duties as directed by the R&D Engineering Manager.
Applications: installing software onto PLCs on the shop floor
More mechanical aspect to it & installing
On the floor pre/post & making it a reality
Working along with Nick’s team for the same vision (R&D aspect before the order or on the order) sometimes we get to use the customer dollars (developing it)
Software onto the machines (doesn’t watch the automation happen) automation is done, mechanical install motors/drives etc. Install the software onto the PLC, so needs help with the digital part
Remote support, for example: I’ve connected the PLC & need to call someone to make sure the right things are moving or if the programming needs to be changed (debugging & validation & troubleshooting)
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About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $36 - $43
