Gray AE is looking add an Automation Engineer I to our Lexington, KY or St. Louis, MO office. 

Why Gray?

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AE, the design arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture and engineering services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers.

It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop and implement PLC/HMI based control and automation systems for various customers.
• Participate in estimating and proposal phase of major projects including research and analysis based on customer proposals, specifications, or other information to assist in pre-project planning.
• Design automation systems based on partner or customer provided control descriptions, joint-design sessions with partners or customers, analysis of existing operations or other means to develop functional design.
• Develop well-documented and flexible PLC code in a standard programming language for small scale projects or be able to support larger projects in this role.
• Design and develop HMIs that are professional looking and clean, with a simple and common navigation structure.
• Work with other team members, partners, or customers as needed to oversee or share design and development responsibilities to deliver successful projects.
• Support development of solutions to support testing and commissioning activities as required by customers and partners.
• Provide on-site commissioning support and customer training as required, including the supervision of other team members and partners; Other duties may be assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• Applicable candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or relevant experience in industrial automation; 5 or more years of experience.
• The team member must possess the appropriate training or experience programming automation systems and must be able to quickly understand complex technical solutions.
• Candidate must have excellent PLC programming skills and have knowledge of the Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) family of products.
• Candidate must also have HMI programming skills in either the Rockwell RSView SE platform or Ignition. Knowledge of other automation platforms, including offerings from Siemens, Wonderware, GE, etc. is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to complete projects without help from others but may also be responsible for managing projects, customer relationships and larger teams. They may also be responsible for developing the technical skills of junior engineers.
• The position will include customer interaction at a functional and technical level, candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The team member should be energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Our Company will be proactive in employing and advancing qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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