Automation Engineer

SunSource

On-site

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Senior

5+ yrs

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SunSource is hiring a Automation Engineer — a full-time, based in San Antonio, TX role. Apply directly on SunSource's careers page below.

Automation Engineer - PLC programming and HMI design

Team: Engineering

Location: San Antonio, TX 78218

Commitment: Engineering

Workplace Type: onsite

Mission Controls & Automation, a SunSource company, provides a full range of motor controls and electrical products to customers in the industrial, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors. Our extensive network of global suppliers ensures that we offer complete solutions and meet customers’ tight timelines.

www.mission-controls.com

We are a fast paced, industrial automation company looking for a candidate that can take ownership of an automation project and follow it through to customer satisfaction. You will work with our sales department and customers to develop automation that ranges from controlling basic OEM equipment to designing SCADA systems.

You will be supported by a group of seasoned integrators with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience. Our team has a proven track record of design, programming and start-up of automation projects throughout the US.

Primary Responsibilities

PLC programming and HMI design
Onsite and remote equipment start-up (up to 30% travel)
Ancillary equipment programming and integration
Project documentation

What We Are Looking For

5+ years of demonstrated hands-on Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI experience
Experience with control circuit design/ troubleshooting
Electro-mechanical experience
VFD knowledge
Ability to interpret and apply technical documents quickly
Proven track record of successful automation projects

Preferred

Electrical Engineering Degree
Autocad or Autocad Electrical Experience
Motor and PLC control panel design, Product Specification and BOM Generation
Ethernet networking knowledge
Excel proficiency
Experience with database development and queries
Experience with Java, Python or scripting
Industry
Industrial Automation

Our goal is to provide the best solutions and service for our customers whether they are a small OEM or an Oil and Gas Titan. We offer a team of well-rounded, committed individuals striving to meet the needs of the ever-evolving world of automation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).

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