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Hunter Douglas

Automation & Controls Engineer I

Broomfield, GA, United States$78k–$97kentryAdded 2 days ago

About this role

Hunter Douglas seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer I to design, develop, and implement intermediate-level automated systems supporting manufacturing initiatives across North American plants. You'll work cross-functionally to select technologies, program PLCs and robotics, manage projects, and ensure systems meet safety and efficiency standards from concept through startup.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop control systems and automation solutions collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and Quality teams
  • Write, test, and debug PLC/DCS/SCADA control logic programs using IEC61131-3 standards and company specifications
  • Develop HMI programs for machine interactions including alarms, state management, recipes, and security features
  • Integrate control devices, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation using protocols like ECAT, EIP, DeviceNet, and CANOpen
  • Conduct FAT/SAT validations, troubleshooting, and performance testing to ensure systems meet specifications
  • Train plant personnel on deployed automation technologies and provide technical support for system optimization

What they're looking for

  • PLC programming (Omron Sysmac Studio, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Beckhoff TC3)
  • IEC61131-3 and SCADA/DCS/MES systems knowledge
  • HMI development and human-machine interface design
  • Industrial communication protocols (ECAT, EPL, EIP, DeviceNet, CANOpen)
  • Motion control schemes and Safety PLC integration
  • Electrical panel design and field wiring (180VDC, 480VAC)
  • Vision system integration and validation
  • Project management and cross-functional collaboration
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Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas manufactures products across multiple North American facilities and optimizes their production operations through process engineering and automation. The company is hiring Process Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Fabrication Engineers, and Automation Engineers to drive manufacturing excellence, improve operational efficiency, and implement advanced automation systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing and implementing PLC-based automation systems from concept to FAT/SAT validation.
  • Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a complex control system issue—what was your approach and how did you resolve it?
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