Nesco is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager to join our client's team at their Ansonia, CT location. The Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all activities associated with the Automation Engineering department. This position will plan, organize, control, and integrate the completion of all automation and machinery controls projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate order requirements and ensure conformance of electrical and control system designs to the requirements.
• Reviews all data for machine design requirements, electric motor and Variable Speed Drive power requirements as well as all wiring of electromagnetic and PLC based control panels, Motor Control Centers (MCC), etc.
• Research new instrumentation; evaluate and test control panels for compliance to specifications.
• Design and evaluate electro-mechanical machineries as per international safety standards and machine directive (OSHA, 2006/42/EC, ISO).
• Prepare electrical control and instrumentation specification sheets and assist purchasing personnel with technical procurement.
• Ensure quality of mechanical designs and purchased components/systems by developing and documenting test plans.
• Work with suppliers on design details, costs, and schedules of purchased products; evaluate supplier parts/systems.
• Estimate engineering hours and supply quotations for services and other technical projects.
• In designing machine controls, must program PLCs of known vendors such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and HMI/SCADA systems such as Wonderware, PanelView and other similar devices to operate properly; monitor and ensure safe operation of machinery.
• Ocassional customer presentations; work independently at customer facilities to assist and advise during installation and start up.
• Some domestic and international travel to customer sites; international experience in electrical/controls design requirements a plus.
• May be required to instruct and train servicemen and other personnel in the installations, operation and troubleshooting of controls.
• Responsible for installation and operation of completed panels and system in compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Remain cost conscious and practice effective cost control.
• Must be able to properly plan engineering workload, delegate work, and ensure timely completion of all software and automation related projects.
• Must be able to design and document engineering diagrams for large EPC contracts (i.e. Logic Diagrams, Interlock Descriptions).
• Test and troubleshoot machinery control systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a reputable university in with emphasis on Electrical, Electrical Power Control, Electrical Drives and Advanced Control Systems.
• 5+ years of engineering management experience.
• Experience in designing/testing industrial automation and control systems including PID and other control methodologies.
• The ideal candidate will be an expert in one or more of the following PLC and/or HMI systems – Rockwell Allen Bradley (ControlLogix/CompactLogix), Siemens, Wonderware, WinCC, PanelView Plus and will have hands-on programming experience.
• AutoCAD electrical design experience.
• Experience with industry standard communication protocols like Modbus, DEVICENET, Ethernet IP, ControlNet, Profibus, PROFINET.
• Experience with AC Variable Frequency Drives.
• Experience with machine instrumentation and control system hardware.
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting of Industrial Control Systems.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Direct hire with benefits
• 1st shift schedule: Monday – Friday; hybrid schedule available after training
• Salary range: up to $110K + sign on bonus (up to $10K)
• Beautiful facility!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ansonia, CT 06401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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