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Design your future in a fun and vibrant culture

Automation Control Engineer

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for the top fortune 500 Consumer Producing Companies in the world. When you join Friesen’s, you join a fun, vibrant culture of talented and inspired individuals working as a Team who are dedicated to providing outstanding equipment to meet our client’s needs.

Responsibilities

  • Program PLC based systems across multiple platforms.
  • Advance programming experience with AB/Rockwell software using compact/control Logix platform PLCS using studio designer 5000/RSLOGIX 500, Beckhoff controls programming with TWINCAT 2 & 3 and familiar with SIEMENS C++/C#/python/visual studio/SQL database programming
  • Designing industrial HMI/OIT Panels with panel view plus OI panels using factory talk view studio (SE and ME) windows CE, basic networking, experience with Wonderware, indusoft, and 3rd party HMI programs.
  • Integrating many different types of hardware devices and I/O systems (sensors, actuators, pneumatics, servos/motion controls, robotics, lasers, printers, scanners, and many other types of devices).
  • Proficient designing electrical control systems using AutoCAD/Solid works electric, pneumatic diagrams, enclosure/panel layouts, power, logic, and safety circuits.
  • Startup support, system commissioning, and system troubleshooting
  • Assis with technical writing of scope of work, operating and user guides
  • Field wire, panel wire and conduit to meet UL/NEC standards

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automation Controls/Electronics engineering or a 5+ years of automation industrial environment experience or 2-year technical degree with 10-year experience
  • PLC programming experience in structured text and ladder logic experience in designing software controls for many types of industrial automated systems
  • Experience with the techniques required for interfacing, communicating, controlling, and troubleshooting automated machinery
  • Knowledge of AC/DC systems, VFD’S and motors
  • Good interpersonal skills, confident, team player with co-workers and management
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Full-Time Benefits Package

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) retirement matching
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Supplemental Benefits – Accident, cancer, indemnity, illness, and legal plan
  • Employee Assistance Program

Ready to join the Friesen's family?