Calportland Hiring for Automation Engineer at Redding, CA  Full Time

*Benefits*
CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. Thats why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

* Medical, Dental, Vision
* low-cost premiums even for family coverage

* Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
* 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
* Bonus Program and Profit Sharing Program, dependent on Company financials
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Paid Sick, Vacation, Holidays
* Additional voluntary benefits

*Compensation*
Approximate salary $110k – $135k per year

*Responsibilities*

* Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, networks, and data
* Plan, schedule and play an active role in equipment installations
* Design and program new PLC and HMI control systems
* Maintain existing PLC and HMI systems
* Provide subject matter expertise for network interoperability and integration
* Work with internal and external electricians to implement and maintain process control systems
* Identify opportunities that can help improve the efficiency of business processes through hardware/software enhancements
* Prepare documentation for deployment purposes; respond to any implementation issues as needed

*Education*
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other related Engineering.

*Requirements/Qualifications*

* Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)
* Working knowledge with controllers, performance metrics, metering devices
* Strong networking knowledge (routing, switching, security, TCP/IP stack)
* In-depth understanding of existing and emerging technologies
* Experience with AutoCAD or Plan preferred
* Effective at managing multiple ongoing assignments simultaneously with the ability to appropriately reprioritize work in often changing situations
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficiency with smart overloads such as SIMOCODE and E300s and with VFDs such as Power Flex is a plus

*Conditions of Employment*
Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.
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