
Automation Engineer - Marion
CSO Group • Marion, Iowa, United States
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (seniority not specified)
Stack/tools: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems; experience with design, programming, and configuration of PLCs/HMI; on-site implementation
Top 3 responsibilities
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Assist design and implementation of industrial automation projects to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
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Design, program, and configure PLCs and HMIs to control/monitor processes
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Modify existing display objects/templates and learn/process flow of industrial operations
Must-have skills
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Basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments
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Ability to learn and adopt new technologies; strong documentation and organization skills
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Adaptability, self-management, prioritization, and goal setting
Nice-to-haves
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Experience collaborating with diverse teams and multi-discipline engineers
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Willingness to travel and perform on-site commissioning activities
Location & work type
- Travel to client sites; on-site duties as directed by Project Manager/Lead; potential for hybrid work depending on position
Full Description
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.
The position of Automation Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers.
OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET As the Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical
team. Objectives include
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Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational
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efficiency, productivity, and quality.
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Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-
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machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
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Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
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Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.
HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES
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Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
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Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
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Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
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Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
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Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
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Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. We also understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations. We do not expect candidates to “check-
the-box” on all below
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Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
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Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting
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with and learning about new technologies.
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Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
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Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
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Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
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Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of
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progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits.
Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides.
Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work (depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.
Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career.