Automation Engineer II

About the Role

Due to continued growth, Salas O'Brien, a leader in industrial automation engineering and equipment, located in Chesterfield, Missouri has an immediate opening for a remote, experienced, creative and dynamic individual for the position of Automation Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire position. The goal of this resource is to develop a site-presence for local clients and to build a team of local support which will foster client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from conception to commissioning
• Act as the single point contact for projects
• Manage engineering scope, cost and schedule to deliver efficient, high-quality projects in a timely fashion
• Proactively identify issues or risk items and work with customer and Salas O'Brien resources to resolve in a timely manner
• Manage project teams including themselves and one or two other engineering resources (typical project size: $50K to $100K in engineering services)
• Communicate in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and Salas O'Brien project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner
• Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best Salas O'Brien, customer, and industry resources to complete work accurately and efficiently
• Actively expand knowledge and abilities to address challenges
• Dynamically pursue the proper training and other tools as necessary
• Set aggressive goals and make every effort to succeed
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise in the Knowledge/Experience areas listed below
• Have a thorough understanding of how to execute projects quickly and efficiently
• Identify barriers and request necessary resources to work efficiently
• Develop high quality, accurate deliverables
• Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers
• Have a strong desire to work and keep very well informed on project status
• Seek to understand at a higher level
• Have an understanding of an engineering work process and history of developing solutions with a documented mathematical basis during the concept phase

Qualifications

• Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field (Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Minimum three years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000), and Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
• Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates
• Flexibility in programming style to adapt to customer standards both Ladder logic and Functional Block Diagrams
• Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMI development to meet customer standards, including customized face plates, Historians and Alarms & Event Management
• Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, ProfiNet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, including Rockwell and non-Rockwell hardware
• Experience with supporting client remotely to troubleshoot and update programs after construction
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems
• Ability to review, prepare and update functional descriptions and process requirements
• Knowledge of Safety Control Systems
• Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects
• Experience configuring and programming Fanuc robotic systems is a plus but is not required
• Some travel is required, typically 25%-50%

Core Characteristics

Leadership

• Ability to act as the single point contact for projects
• Experience managing project teams including themselves and one or two other engineering resources
• Typical project size of $50K to $100K in engineering services
• Communicate in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and Salas O'Brien project team well informed
• Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best resources
• Actively expand knowledge and abilities to address challenges
• Pursue proper training and other tools as necessary
• Set aggressive goals and makes every effort to succeed

Collaboration

• Strong willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and customers
• Ability to build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers and customers
• Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure
• Contribute to a positive, dynamic workplace that is energizing and enjoyable to work in
• Place a high priority on helping others resolve issues that inevitably arise in the business environment
• Propose new ideas when there is a need for better methods and alternatives
• Contribute to an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively

Focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Consistently work in a safe manner at Salas O'Brien and customer sites
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise in the Knowledge/Experience areas listed above
• Have a thorough understanding of how to execute projects quickly and efficiently
• Identify barriers and request necessary resources to work efficiently
• Develop high quality, accurate deliverables
• Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers
• Have a strong desire to work and keep very well informed on project status
• Seek to understand at a higher level
• Have an understanding of an engineering work process and history of developing solutions with a documented mathematical basis during the concept phase

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support
• Performance-based bonuses