Automation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to provide support services for the deployment of automated processes and equipment. This role involves managing and troubleshooting the implementation of systems and interfaces, operating as a key automation resource on projects involving process control systems, and executing test plans. The position requires working closely with project teams to ensure design compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Support, manage, and troubleshoot the implementation of systems and interfaces.
• Operate as an automation resource on projects that involve process control systems.
• Execute test plans (SAT/IV/OV) in coordination with startup schedules.
• Work with local and global project teams to ensure the design of processes is compliant with standards.
• Provide support for automated processes and equipment within Finished Products buildings.
• Support various assembly and packaging lines, including multivendor equipment.

Requirements

• Technical Skills:
• PLC Systems: Experience with Schneider, B&R, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, and Siemens.
• SCADA and Data Systems: Proficiency with FactoryTalk, historians, data collections, SQL Server, and AVEVA PI.
• Manufacturing and Vision Systems: Knowledge of MES (PASX), Serialization (Uhlmann Track and Trace), and Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Vision Automation).
• Networking: Understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security as it relates to industrial environments.
• Industrial Automation: Expertise in automation technologies, including PLC programming, HMI design, and industrial robotics.
• Control Systems: Understanding of control system design, implementation, and optimization.
• Cybersecurity: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for OT systems, including threat detection and risk management.
• Familiarity with vendors such as Pester, Bausch+Stroebel, Fargo, Dividella, Robomat, and Uhlmann.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• PLC Systems: Experience with Schneider, B&R, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, and Siemens.
• SCADA and Data Systems: Proficiency with FactoryTalk, historians, data collections, SQL Server, and AVEVA PI.
• Manufacturing and Vision Systems: Knowledge of MES (PASX), Serialization (Uhlmann Track and Trace), and Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Vision Automation).
• Networking: Understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security as it relates to industrial environments.
• Industrial Automation: Expertise in automation technologies, including PLC programming, HMI design, and industrial robotics.
• Control Systems: Understanding of control system design, implementation, and optimization.
• Cybersecurity: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for OT systems, including threat detection and risk management.
• Familiarity with vendors such as Pester, Bausch+Stroebel, Fargo, Dividella, Robomat, and Uhlmann.

Skills

Technical Skills:

• PLC Systems: Experience with Schneider, B&R, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, and Siemens.
• SCADA and Data Systems: Proficiency with FactoryTalk, historians, data collections, SQL Server, and AVEVA PI.
• Manufacturing and Vision Systems: Knowledge of MES (PASX), Serialization (Uhlmann Track and Trace), and Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Vision Automation).
• Networking: Understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security as it relates to industrial environments.
• Industrial Automation: Expertise in automation technologies, including PLC programming, HMI design, and industrial robotics.
• Control Systems: Understanding of control system design, implementation, and optimization.
• Cybersecurity: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for OT systems, including threat detection and risk management.
• Familiarity with vendors such as Pester, Bausch+Stroebel, Fargo, Dividella, Robomat, and Uhlmann.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.