Automation Support Engineer

Automation Support Engineer Candidate must be a US citizen. This is a unique opportunity to support the installation and operation of automation equipment at a large state of the art packaging sortation facility. The successful candidate will act as an integral part of the Retiina engineering team by supporting the installation and operational maintenance of package sorting systems. This position focuses in the area of electrical-mechanical automation and package sorting technologies. Position requires full time work in Chicago, Illinois. Training will be provided for two to four weeks at the beginning of the assignment. Previous experience installing, commissioning, and supporting large electrical/mechanical equipment is beneficial. Candidate must be very hands-on and able to use mechanical and electrical tools. Must be a quick learner, the work is fast paced. Good communications skills are important for interfacing with customer and engineers on site. Education: Engineering degree or new graduate with engineering degree is desirable. Desired Skills: • Strong communications abilities • Knowledge and experience with PLC controls and automation control software • Mechanical aptitude • Mechanical testing • Mechanical systems • Electrical troubleshooting • Mechanical engineering • Electrical or computer engineering Responsibilities include the following: • Perform technical tasks to install, commission and provide maintenance and operational support of high-speed sorting equipment at customer site. • Understand and utilize electrical and mechanical drawings for industrial control systems. • Troubleshoot electro-mechanical automation systems. • Repair and maintain systems in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, using hand tools, power tools, end precision-measuring and testing instruments. • Utilize multimeters, tachometers, oscilloscope or other tools to diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot industrial control systems. • Provides management and customers with timely and accurate technical information in a positive and straightforward manner. • Performs all activities in a safe manner and adheres to company policies and procedures relating to safety. Retiina is an automation engineering company focused on designing and deploying high speed automation systems and robotics to the industrial automation industry. Our engineers have decades of experience delivering these types of systems to allow our customers to achieve the maximum savings and return on investment. Our automation engineering program is a core element of our company, and we excel at hiring the brightest engineering minds in our industry. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $40.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Ability to Commute: • Forest Park, IL 60130 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Forest Park, IL 60130: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person