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Carol Stream, United States MKD Electric Full time

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers Rewarding careers at that We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients' systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best in class

Senior Automation Engineer

willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.

Wesa Automation, a division of MKD Electric, provides state of the art and integrated automation and control solutions for industrial and manufacturing applications. Due to continued growth, we have an immediate need for a

senior automation engineer

with expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting control systems.

What you will do...

Specify automation and electrical components and software to meet customer specifications, application requirements, and industrial standards Design and configure PLC programs to optimize performance or resolve complex controls issues Support commissioning and startup of control systems with ability to identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, troubleshooting, and repairs Determine root cause of electrical, mechanical, and software failures and implement solutions to prevent recurrence Organize and maintain project files Work with project managers and operations manager to schedule and prioritize tasks Lead and train other automation engineers What you will need to succeed...

AS/BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology or demonstrated experience in industry Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, GE, Omron, Automation Direct or other PLC preferred Experience with FactoryTalk View, WinCC, iFix, Wonderware, Tatsoft or other HMI/SCADA preferred Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB 800xA or other DCS preferred Experience with AC drives, DC drives, motion control, robotics, or machine vision preferred Functional safety experience or certification preferred Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 5+ years of PLC programming with ability to design custom automation solutions from scratch

Physical demands...

The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds independently May require sitting or standing for extended period of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping in a manufacturing environment

What you'll love about us...

MKD employees are the company's greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people. On the job training with fully accredited training programs Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

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