Automation Engineer

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North West Rubberhas been in business for 50+ years as a recycling industry leader in manufacturing industrial rubber mats. With over 575 employees, NWR has 4 facilities in Canada and the flagship location inHouston Texas. NWR is seeking team players who can exemplify our core values of
"RESPECT FOR ALL", "OWN IT", "RESULTS FOCUSED" -

Position: Automation Engineer Specialist (Crosby, TX)

Job Type: Full-time
Some Weekend/ Night shift coverage may be required
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Summary:

In a manufacturing setting, we are looking to add an Automation Engineer to our manufacturing team in Houston who will be responsible for engineering, testing, maintaining and supporting automation solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical automation support during equipment installations, commissioning, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain and improve existing plant control systems.
• Support response to emergency breakdowns, issues diagnostic, and implementation of quick and effective solutions to minimize production disruptions.
• Identify root causes for equipment malfunction and determine corrective actions/preventive measures to increase equipment reliability.
• Conduct routine diagnostic equipment checks and calibrate instrumentation, such as flow meters and temperature, and pressure transducers.
• Program parameters for variable frequency drivers and servo drives.
• Stay current on technical knowledge and research new industrial automation equipment, instruments, controls, and materials for manufacturing use.
• Maintain detailed documentation of automation systems, including procedures, changes, and configurations.
• Adhere to safety regulations, including Arc Flash protection and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Follow company policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions for consistent work across all North West Rubber manufacturing facilities
  

Specifications:

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree and/or other degree and relevant experience;
  • Thorough understanding of PLCs, HMIs, including advanced programming techniques and configurations. (Experience with B&R Automation, Rockwell Automation and/or Automation Direct);
  • Knowledge of VFD & Servo Motor Control;
  • Knowledge of Industrial Networking. (EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, Powerlink);
  • Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation - Level, Pressure, Flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensors, Reed Sensors, Laser Distance and Through-Beam Sensors;
  • Proficiency using MS office and other tools;
  • A team player who constructively contributes to a positive environment;
  • Ability to speak, read and write English fluently

  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of previous relevant experience
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test

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