Automation (Controls) Engineer

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators
• Experience with some of the following is strongly desired:
• Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio
• Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio
• Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InBatch and Historian
• Rockwell PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives
• Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems
• Exposure and understanding of the following is beneficial:
• Industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves
• Microsoft SQL
• AutoCAD
• VMWare Workstation Player and vSphere
• Programming (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.)
• Cisco networking hardware
• Must be available to travel to all Facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.
• Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups
• Develop and foster strong relationships with Plant Operation team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output.
• Support local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support.
• Create written instructions for local Maintenance department for automation systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fly on commercial aircraft.

• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories
• Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks
• Interaction with plant personnel, both hourly and salary.
• Customer focused personality and approach
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to work and manage time independently
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively