Automation Engineer - Altoona

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Job Description AUTOMATION ENGINEER - Altoona Location 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 as well as IT/OT Networking. 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: • Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. • Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human- machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes. • Ability to learn IT/OT Networking and System Security. • Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates. • Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes. HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES • Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work. • Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements. • Perform necessary modifications on existing programs. • Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve. • Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead. • 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: • Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments. • Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting with and learning about new technologies. • Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills. • Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances. • Looking for ways to better themselves and others. • Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of 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.