Automation Controls Engineer - Full Company Paid benefits

As an Automation Controls Engineer at Jobot, your primary responsibilities include leading design reviews, documenting design calculations, and developing detailed drawings. You will also communicate project details clearly to ensure top-quality work and compliance with customer expectations, making sure projects are delivered on time.

To qualify for the Automation Controls Engineer position at Jobot, applicants typically need a strong background in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency in AutoCAD, expertise in 480 VAC power distribution, and experience with variable frequency drives and PLC’s are also essential qualifications.

Jobot offers 100% company-paid benefits that extend to employees' families, enhancing the overall work-life balance. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, among other benefits, aligning with our commitment to a family-focused workplace.

Jobot is dedicated to the professional growth of its Automation Controls Engineers by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning. Employees can participate in design reviews and receive mentorship from industry experts, promoting skill enhancement and professional development.

Jobot is recognized as a great workplace for Automation Controls Engineers due to its 100% employee ownership model, which creates a vested interest in the company's success. Our commitment to technical excellence, collaborative culture, and full family benefits makes us an employer of choice.

When responding, detail specific projects where you've implemented PLCs and I/O systems. Discuss the types of PLCs used and how you handled programming and troubleshooting. Highlight your ability to improve efficiency using these systems.

In your answer, emphasize your organizational skills and how you ensure thorough reviews by preparing comprehensive documentation and designs prior. Discuss your strategies for gathering valuable feedback from team members and clients.

Focus on your understanding of NEC regulations and illustrate your process for verifying compliance in your designs. Provide examples of how you’ve implemented NEC standards in past projects.

Choose a specific project and discuss the initial challenges you faced. Outline your problem-solving strategies, emphasizing collaboration with your team and any technical skills applied to ensure project success.

Explain your methodical approach to documentation, such as keeping detailed logs of calculations, specifications, and changes. Highlight how effective documentation contributes to project continuity and success.

Mention your experience with AutoCAD and other relevant software. Discuss how you leverage these tools to create accurate and efficient designs, and share any examples of projects that benefited from your software skills.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks and effective communication with team members. Share examples of how you met deadlines without compromising on quality.

Provide insights into your experience with variable frequency drives, detailing how you’ve used them in different applications. Discuss your understanding of their impact on energy efficiency and performance.

Share your perspective on the importance of technical knowledge combined with effective communication skills. Highlight examples where these qualities helped you succeed in your projects.

Mention the resources you use, such as industry publications, webinars, and professional associations. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how it benefits your work as an Automation Controls Engineer.