Automation Engineer in Cary

Job Description

Automation Engineer

Seeking an Automations Controls Engineer who is driven, organized, and has a passion for problem solving. Ideal candidates will be able to design clear, complete, and accurately working products and systems using CAD, rough or detailed sketches, and/or notes. The Automation Engineer will own systems related to the design and development of automation systems while providing technical support and guidance for implementation.

Primary Duties:

• Create drawings, checking material dimensions and relationship to other parts and to the entire structure or project on design documents and plans
• Review development plans for compliance with engineering standards 
• Verify dimensional accuracy of structural layouts and installations
• Work with manufacturers, vendors and engineering to ensure documentation meets specifications
• Collaborate with sales team and customers on design and applications
• Constructs drawings from concepts or sketches 
• Review and critique proposed engineering standards, policies, or details
• Act as project manager 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Equivalent to a two- or four-year degree preferred with major course work in an engineering curriculum or a related area of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job 
• Knowledge of PLC programming
• Knowledge of electrical circuits 
• Must have strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills with drafting programs
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to accept challenges and strive for continual improvement in all areas 
• Must be self-motivated to work independently

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Wherry with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.wherry@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.