Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer – Automation - Lexington, United States - Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions

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    Manufacturing / Mechanical
    Description

    An international automation integration company is actively seeking an Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer to join their facility near Lexington, KY. A successful candidate has internship experience in manufacturing robotics and basic knowledge in PLC.

    Responsibilities of Entry LevelElectrical Controls Engineer

    Perform the robot teaching / PLC / HMI Programming / modification

    Work closely with customer to determine the customization of automation systems

    Train customers on how to use the robotics and automation systems

    Draw up plans using computer - assigned engineering and design software

    Read and interpret plans, diagrams, electrical drawings, and code requirements

    Analyze the current production system of customer plant and suggest Kaizen/improvement solutions

    Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications of Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer

    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field or equivalent experience or equivalent experience

    Basic knowledge in PLC is required

    Internship experience in process engineering, controls engineering field preferred

    Strong leadership skills in team environment and skills to bring positive atmosphere to the team

    Ability to be flexible to work effectively with wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment

    Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation skills

    Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently

    Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated

    Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

    While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

    Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

    We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time-frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

    "Direct applicants only."

    "We do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters."