Automation Engineer II

As an Automation Engineer II, You will work with a highly motivated cross functional team of Engineers and Operators to deploy Industrial automation solutions across multiple business units. As a member of the Automation, Controls and Electrical Engineering team you will support our Engineering and Operations teams by automating manual processes and delivering PLC and HMI programming solutions for many novel machines and processes.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience delivering, maintaining and modifying PLC and HMI programs, is mindful of electrical safety and enjoys working in a collaborative fast paced start up environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Convert process control narratives into working PLC code using Siemens TIA portal environment
• Create simple and intuitive user interfaces and manage data acquisition in Inductive Automation's Ignition Platform
• Specify appropriate control system hardware (Processors, remote racks, IO Cards, network hardware, etc.)
• Create and maintain useful dashboards and reports for many stakeholders across the organization
• Interpret Piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Function as the Subject Matter Expert on Automation best practices
• Provide operations support and contribute to team On-Call schedule
• Travel as needed (< 25%)

You Bring

• 3-5 years experience in an automation engineering role
• Proven programming skills using standard industrial programming languages; Ladder, Structured text, Function block
• A solid understanding of Industrial control systems
• Ability to read industrial control panel schematics
• Experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience creating and supporting operator interfaces
• Understanding of SCADA/Historian implementation

Bonus if You Bring

• Experience with Siemens/TIA Portal
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Vision and/or Perspective)
• Familiarity with common industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, EIP, HART, etc.)
• Experience designing and/or building control panels using AutoCAD Electrical

$90,400 - $135,600 a year

What We Offer

• Stock options
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
• Paid time off, including parental leave
• A yearly professional development stipend
• Healthy snacks for onsite employees
• A chance to pivot into a role in climate!

Visa Sponsorship Policy

Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.

Our Commitment

Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We're excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.