Automation & Controls Engineer

Department: Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (ICA)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Maumee, OH

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for an Automation & Controls Engineer to assist with our projects in the Midwest!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement HMI/SCADA and PLC-based control systems tailored to client requirements
• Lead full-cycle control system development: electrical design, PLC logic creation, HMI development, safety interlocks, testing, and onsite commissioning
• Develop and convert applications in Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition and PlantPAx platforms
• Perform functional verification and validation testing to ensure design integrity and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and control system issues involving PLCs, sensors, VFDs, and wiring
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, end-user training, and system documentation
• Lead or contribute to the upgrade and modernization of legacy control systems, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• PLC Programming: Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix), Automation Direct, Siemens 
• HMI/SCADA Platforms: FactoryTalk View, Wonderware (Intouch) 
• System Integration: VFDs, Machine Vision (Cognex, Keyence), Remote Monitoring via VPN, Instrumentation, Network Design 
• Tools & Methodologies: Functional design specs, testing procedures, control panel design, safety standards 
• Soft Skills: Project management, client communication, problem-solving, team leadership 
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial automation and controls 
• Proven experience in leading automation projects from concept to completion 
• Willingness to travel 25% for system commissioning and client support as needed 

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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