Automation Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and direction to operations and purchasing departments by providing timely feedback for optimising quality, efficiency and cost.
• Determine root cause and corrective actions for quality and production deficiencies.
• Directly support the production department in outage execution, safety improvements.
• As assigned, complete essential calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other documents according to the agreed time schedule and engineering budget.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation and electrical failures, report on the situation, and provide recommendations.
• Check instruments to see whether they're within range.
• Input work orders, track required work, and track parts in inventory using designated computer systems.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC/DCS systems, and collect PLC input and output data to monitor efficiency of equipment.
• Repair electrical and electronic systems including any electromechanical production equipment.
• Follow regulations supporting Sofidel America’s “Good Manufacturing Practices” and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary, and hygienically-sound workplace.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or Automation/Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities in A&I, PLC, DCS, and Robotics.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and computer skills required.
• Solid mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote a safe working environment.
• Must have the ability to effectively manage conflict.