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IST PRECISION · 14 hours ago

Industrial Automation Controls Engineer

IST Precision Inc. is an advanced machine design and automation company located in North Carolina. They are seeking a full-time Industrial Automation Controls Engineer to develop PLC controls, HMI applications, and support machine commissioning, while working closely with project leads and vendors.

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Responsibilities

Develop Allen Bradley PLC code from the ground up
Develop HMI applications from the ground up
Develop controls narratives and machine state diagrams with the projects lead
Capable of effective communication with project leads
Ability to size and specify motors, actuators, sensors, vision systems, and other automation peripherals
Demonstrate effective troubleshooting skills
Work with the electrical team in panel builds if needed
Provide field support to commission machines
Help in efforts in regular maintenance service contracts
Work with external suppliers
Assist in refined processes, procedures, and best practices with the control’s teams
Assisting in mechanical and electrical machine assemblies
Up to 10-15% travel for commission projects outside of Mooresville NC area as is typical in the controls industry

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI developmentTroubleshooting automated equipmentField start upCommissioningAllen Bradley experienceSiemens experienceRobotics programmingMachine vision experienceProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationSelf-starterTeamwork

Required

US Citizenship, Green Card or TN type visa without sponsorship
Bsc in Mechanical Engineering, ME Technology, Electrical Engineering or EE Technology is required
Developed PLC code from the ground up
Experience working with a variety of automation technologies, including robotics and vision, PLCs, HMIs, safety I/O, wide variety of motors and sensors
Ladder, function block diagrams
3+ years experience developing process code
Experience in troubleshooting automated equipment
Enjoys working with hands and computer work
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team
Programming systems with 5+ devices
Field start up and commissioning experience
Knowledge of safety and supplementary protection
Knowledge of variable frequency drives and motor sizing for applications

Preferred

Direct experience working with Allen Bradley and Siemens
Fanuc or ABB Robotics programming experience
Machine vision experience specifically with Cognex
Good understanding of machine vision lighting and optical specifications
Understanding of CE, NFPA 79, and SEMI S8 compliance
Sizing wire, breakers, transformers etc
5 years minimum experience developing process code and HMI applications
Structured text programming including C/C++ is considered a plus but not required
Knowledge in power distribution and electrical machine panels from VFDs, motors, safety sensors, air distribution, pneumatics and more

Benefits

End of year bonus
Profit sharing bonus
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Relocation assistance

Company

IST PRECISION

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IST Precision is an engineering and manufacturing company that focuses in developing precision automation processes and product development.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.23M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationNC IDEA
2014-06-15Grant· $0.23M
2006-01-01Grant

Leadership Team

S
Shane Woody
Senior Engineering Manager
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