Controls & Automation Engineer

Automationtechies

Pueblo, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Industrial Development, Information Technology & Information Systems, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Requirements Management, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
LOCATION
Pueblo, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

An established manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join their team. This role is responsible for developing and improving industrial processes, as well as designing new process equipment or modifying existing systems within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support production and maintenance operations within a highly automated manufacturing plant

  • Design, develop, and implement control systems (hardware and software) to improve production efficiency, product quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, reduce downtime, and enhance overall process automation

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of plant process control systems and their impact across the production line

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and enhance programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems

  • Recommend and implement improvements to optimize production processes and equipment reliability

  • Design and monitor performance indicators and integrate control systems with company information systems

  • Provide ongoing maintenance support and resolve process control system issues, taking ownership through final resolution

  • Develop requirement specifications, high-level system designs, and architecture documentation related to production control systems

  • Support and manage automation and controls-related projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automated Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

  • 5+ years of relevant automation or controls engineering experience in an industrial environment

  • Experience working with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, Modicon, or similar systems, as well as variable frequency drives (VFDs)

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

  • Proven teamwork, communication (written and verbal), organizational, and administrative skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Must be available to be on call and assist personnel during emergencies or critical business needs

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