Sr. Automation Engineer

Work up to half of the week remotely and enjoy working for a successful control systems integration company in the St. Paul, MN area. Travel varies up to 25%.Why would you want to work here?A competitive (exempt) hourly wage; you get paid for all the hours worked.$10 per hour bonus while working on engineering studies or startups in the field.Earn double time while working on after hours support.Successful track record, they have been successful for over 30 years and are now owned by a global manufacturing company!Enjoy working in a casual, family oriented office environment and work when you can from home!Excellent benefits! No premium health care for you and your family!Growth and challenging new technologies!Our client is looking for an experienced controls/automation engineer to program, manage projects and handle systems integrations.You will provide technical leadership on projects and ensure successful implementation of required project scope and customer satisfaction.Participate as a key team member in research and development. Participate as a key team member for customer technical support and sales. Provide technical input and support for product development to promote profitability, production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effectiveness.Knowledge and skill requirements:Strong PLC programming experience, must have Allen Bradley/Rockwell programming from scratch. Proven experience with operator interface technologies (SCADA, HMI).Strong electrical background and AutoCAD Electrical experience is preferred.Proven experience with PC programming and configuration (Visual Basic, VB.Net) is preferred. Travel is up to 25% will include some international travel to Europe to headquarters but primarily in North America.Primary Responsibilities:*Provide controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing, on-site start-up and training;*Generate detailed project documentation folder upon project completion;*Provide user/operator interface programming;*Provide PC programming and network configuration;*Provide Server and Database programming and configuration;*Assure the company and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image;*Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, and distributors;*Develop and maintain customer contact for maintenance and support services;* Identify and help resolve customer technical and product development concerns;