Industrial Automation Field Service Engineer - Willoughby

Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider that designs, builds, programs, and implements Level 1 control systems for the metals producing and processing market. The company is passionate about its work, values its reputation, and offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation.
• 2 years of management experience.
• 5+ years of field service experience.
• Aptitude in troubleshooting/configuring PLC hardware (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7, Micrologix, Compact logix, Point IO and GE) both digital & analog IO.
• PLC software experience with Allen Bradely RSLOGIX 5000, Siemens TIA portal.
• Aptitude in troubleshooting/configuring drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley).
• Aptitude in troubleshooting/configuring and/or HMI packages is a plus.
• Familiar with AC and DC motor theory, construction, installation, maintenance motor feedback devices, encoders (incremental, absolute), resolvers, analog tachs.
• Knowledgeable with electrical theory, both AC and DC.
• Knowledgeable with sensors used in automation: prox switches, limit switches, laser sensors, thermal sensors (thermocouples) etc.
• Understand analog control circuits (4-20ma, 0-10vdc) & digital circuits
• Understand ladder logic, both hardware and in PLC.
• Drives, both AC (VFD) and DC (SCR).
• Automation components: relays, contactors, starters.
• Troubleshooting skills with meters, scope, current and voltage sources.
• Experience with working and understanding safety practices when using 120/230/480 vac both 1 phase and 3 phase, along with 500vdc circuits.
• Fundamental network knowledge.
• Experience in metals processing is strongly preferred.
• Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competence in automation products, software, and complementary areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Communication skills both written and verbal are required.
• Ability to travel 50-70% of the time domestically.

Benefits

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Match
• Medical (PPO & HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Allstate: Accident & Critical Illness Plans
• Work Site benefits
• Paid Time Off options (PTO & Vacation)
• Paid Holidays