Factory Automation Engineer (3rd Shift)

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Factory Automation Engineer (3rd Shift) - 118948
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Factory Automation Engineer for JD Engine Works located in Waterloo , IA, you will:• Provide controls engineering / factory automation support for off shift operations• Work as a team with maintenance and skilled trades to support down equipment to minimize lost production time• Update electrical prints, programming and other documentation for shop floor equipment including human-machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)• Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, and MES systems in a production environment.• Assist with CI (continuous improvement) projects as time allows that are factory automation related to support safety, quality, or efficiency initiatives
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need

• Education or experience in an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Fundamental understanding of automation and electrical control circuits
• Experience programming Ladder Logic in Allen Bradley PLC Controllers (1-3 years of experience)
• Good communication and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to take direction from other team members and work autonomously with limited direction.
• Knowledge of electrical design and applicable safety codes (NFPA 70E, NEC), common practices, and engineering tools required.
• Ability to work 3rd shift overnight hours
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

What Makes You Standout

• Knowledge of software/tools (Kepware, Visual Basic, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding network connectivity requirements for equipment, and VLAN Network Topology
• Experience with Cognex, Fanuc or Keyence Vison Applications
• Experience with Fanuc Robotics Applications
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting VFD Drive or Servo applications
• Experience in electrical design and the use of electrical drafting software.
• 1 or more years of experience with MES/SCADA solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, Ignition)
• 1 or more years of experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Databases
• 1 or more years of experience in a programing language ( Python, C++)
• 1 or more years of experience with Ignition
• 3 or more years of experience in PLC and HMI programming.

Education • 4 year degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent work experience
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 new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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