Automation & Controls Engineer

Specific Responsibilities

• Instrumentation design on projects for new plants and existing plant upgrades
• Design and develop control panels for industrial systems and manufacturing operations
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment and plants that use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• PLC and HMI programming for various types of plant processes
• Work with other project team members to foster a continuous learning environment
• Participate in on-site systems and facilities inspections for customers
• Perform on-site commissioning and start-ups of plant controls systems
• Guide the work of Designers on the project team
• Review and check the work of others on the project team
• Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on their knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics
• Support business development and proposal efforts providing technical scope, budget, and scheduling information
• Establish industry ties at the technical, professional, and commercial level
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate of the position by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• 2-10 years of experience in instrumentation design and/or controls
• Specific experience in instrumentation and controls design in a manufacturing setting
• PLC and HMI programming experience on the Allen Bradley platform
• Wonderware and Ignition experience
• Red Lion, Crimson and Simatic step7 (Siemens) knowledge is a plus
• AutoCAD experience
• Willing to travel, as needed (up to 30%)
• Multi-discipline project leadership experience
• Adaptable, striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise and assist in the implementation process
• Able to identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process