Automation Software Engineer
- Full-time
Company Description
SUN Automation Group, a worldwide corrugated industry leader providing superior products, parts and service that will increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and improve box manufacturing quality.
The foundation of SUN Automation Group is the approximately 125 people whose contributions and teamwork make the Company one of the world’s preeminent problem solvers for the corrugated box manufacturing industry.
At SUN, our objective is to provide our employees a stimulating work environment designed to encourage creative thought and maximize productivity. Since the Company established an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) in 2002, 100% of the Company’s stock is held in trust for employees as a qualified retirement plan. Therefore, participants have a vested interest in the results of their work and the Company’s performance and growth.
Job Description
This position in the Controls Engineering group at Sun Automation will focus on designing and implementing automated systems to control the equipment we build and retrofit for the corrugated box industry. Opportunities include enhancement to existing HMI systems, control interface to 3rd party computer based printing systems, and remote monitoring and troubleshooting of equipment in the field. Designs, develops, and coordinates all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. Responsible for the installation and technical
support of PLC based hardware and software. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Use Software from major PLC suppliers to write programs to control machinery
- Produce manuals to document the operation of these systems
- Document of system, software, and configuration processes
- Design, develop, and coordinate all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery
- Program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
Minimum 3 years’ experience with machinery and factory automation; experience using/programming PLC’s, drives, operator interfaces, servos. Experience with Rockwell/AB, GE, and/or B&R a plus.
Occasional travel and after-hours access to support field service personnel.
Additional Information
In addition to ESOP participation and highly competitive compensation, SUN Automation Group provides a comprehensive employee benefit plan to its full-time employees:
- Medical/Prescription Insurance with Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance*
- Life Insurance*
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance*
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays each year and vacation pay. For exempt and office nonexempt employees, sick pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Bonus Program
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses Programs
- Seniority Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program