Factory Automation Engineer - Industrial Control Systems and Automation

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Ankeny  
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Factory Automation Engineer - Industrial Control Systems and Automation - 104393 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Factory Automation Engineer for Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, Iowa, you will:

 

• Innovate and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas of moderate scope through the use of automation.

• Design/update/support electrical systems and AutoCAD prints for machines or shop floor tooling and equipment.

• Design/update/support human machine interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs for machines or shop floor systems.

• Develop and support shop floor and data visualization solutions, such as machine metric displays and production status dashboards.

• Review Requests for Quotes for new or modified equipment with low to moderate complexity and ensures FA standards are followed. Develops Bill of Materials for projects and gathers quotes from suppliers for small to medium projects.

• Generate and maintain user manuals, knowledge videos, and on-screen help links for FA Solutions of moderate to high complexity.

 

Visa Sponsorship IS available for this position.

 

What Skills You Need

 

• 3 or more years in Engineering field (Electrical, Controls, Computer, etc.). Have a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge

• 3 or more years in PLC, PC, and Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and the engineering tools required. Perform more complex functions, understand principles, and may teach others

• 3 or more years electrical design and the codes, common practices, and engineering tools required

• 3 or more years of MES solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, etc.), mistake proofing of manufacturing processes, and shop floor device connectivity. Have a general understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge

 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience in project management and working with teams

• Experience with Inductive Automation software (Ignition) to develop custom applications

• Experience with OPC applications and servers

• Experience working with Databases

• Experience with multiple communication protocols (EthernetIP, Serial, CAN Bus, MQTT)

 

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline

 

Competencies

 

Leadership Level: Individual Contributor

 

Competencies:

 

• Driving Sustainable Results
• Operating Globally Inclusively
• Communicating with Impact
• Stimulating Innovation
• Delivering Customer Value

 

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What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your ne