{"id":837195,"url":"https://alion.io/job/markem-imaje-senior-automation-controls-engineer","title":"Senior Automation Controls Engineer","company":{"id":710018,"name":"Markem Imaje","domain":"markem-imaje.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/markem-imaje-2","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":7,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":7,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Milwaukie, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":66000,"max_usd":125000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2148},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-04T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-04","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T05:01:20Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":20,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":20},"description":"COMPANY OVERVIEW: Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.\nCompany Overview:\nWarn Automotive can trace its beginning back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four-wheel-drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time, our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in Powertrain Disconnect technology.\nAlmost 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs around the world, enhancing the performance, traction and capability of their vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions to create a more mobile and efficient future. \nOperating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, Warn Automotive is proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a Dover Company.\nPosition Summary: \nWorking independently and collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing our mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. In addition to maintaining a high level of trust, integrity and ethical standards, all employees are also expected to promote a culture of safety by following all safety procedures, protocols and guidelines while working in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage to property and injury to the employee and others.\nThe Automation Controls Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for specification, design, qualification, and release of product test equipment automation controls systems. Focus on motor and control systems, servo systems, equipment wiring, programmable controllers, and PC user interfaces. Design robust systems based on sound engineering principles and analytics. Work in a cross functional and collaborative team environment. Manage tasks associated with multiple projects and effectively communicate project status.\nEssential Job Functions Include:\nDesigns, analyzes, modifies, and maintains test equipment automation and control systems.\nDevelop equipment engineering budgets.\nDeploy and debug automation controls hardware and software.\nDevelops appropriate technical documentation including systems requirements, specifications, configuration settings, instruction manuals, and guidelines.\nProvide sustaining engineering support for new and old equipment.\nSupervise construction of automated test equipment.\nManage contractor resources including engineering services.\nSupport team training and mentoring.\nSupport new product introduction process.\nManage tasks associated with multiple projects and achieve commitments to project milestones.\nEffectively communicate project status, design challenges, and resource constraints to leadership.\nAccountable for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area. Responsible for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including a self-assessment and report to management.\nAccountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.\nPerforms other various duties as may be assigned.\nEducation and/or Experience:\nFive years of automation controls engineering experience.\nFive years of experience with automation systems including industrial motors, variable frequency motor drives, servo systems, programmable controllers, equipment wiring, and integrated control systems with PC user interfaces.\nDegree in an applied science field or equivalent industrial experience and training certification.\nExcellent skills using MS Office applications (especially Project, PowerPoint, and Visio).\nStrong knowledge and experience in the following:Converting vague customer requirements into specific engineering specifications.\n Project scheduling, resource management and commitment to milestones\nFollowing, developing and writing technical processes\nHands-on experience in building, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment\n\nRequired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:\nStrong oral and written communication skills commensurate with the job tasks and position necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Ability to present information in a manner designed to educate or inform other team members and customers in one-on-one or group interactions as directed.\nAbility to review, comprehend, interpret, process and evaluate effectively written work instructions and procedures written in English, prints, specs and diagrams, and tool gauges, measuring devices and inspection tools in conjunction with the performance of the essential functions and other assigned job duties.\nStrong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a calm, rational and respectful demeanor and communication style in times of stress occasioned by work demands, tight timelines, heavy production expectations, unexpected quality control issues, and other work-related issues or concerns that may cause a heightened level of anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, confusion, etc.\nMust be enthusiastic about adopting Warn Automotives’ Core Values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customer Focused Innovation, Respects and Values People, Expectations for Results, and High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust.\nStrong technical, troubleshooting, problem solving, research, organizational and analytical skills, combined with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines. Ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.\nWell-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail regarding organization, planning, workflow, and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.\nHighly ethical, self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.\nBenefits & Perks:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision start on day one of hire\nFertility Treatment Coverage\n10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time\n401(k) with Employer Matching, Profit Sharing, and Annual Contributions\nBonus Plans\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Assistance Programs\nEmployee Discount Programs\nCareer Growth, including Onsite Training and Tuition Reimbursement\nWork Culture:\nAt Warn Automotive, we not only respect diversity, we actively seek it. We have a culture that promotes continuous improvement for our products and our people. We provide learning opportunities to help you take your skills to the next level. We value innovation, integrity and ownership in exceeding the high bar we set for ourselves in delivering for our customers.\nThe characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\n\nThis position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.\n\nWe consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.\nFraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/. 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