Automation Technical Specialist

Posted 15 Days Ago
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78405, Corpus Christi, TX
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Automation Engineer will lead automation projects from concept to customer satisfaction, including PLC programming, HMI design, and equipment start-up. They will collaborate with sales and customers to integrate automation solutions and document project details. Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs and troubleshooting control circuits is essential.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. eeopost.pdf (dol.gov). WE PARTICIPATE IN E-E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish . If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy

Top Skills

Java
Python
The Company
HQ: Addison, Illnois
1,861 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.

As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives

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