Automation Engineer III

About the role

The Automation Engineer III is responsible for the software design and implementation, and support of automation and process control systems projects including new installations, modification, and customer support. Activities are heavily focused on-site at customer facilities.

Responsibilities

• Methodically approaches the process startup.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Able to work independently; assesses and troubleshoots service needs under stressful conditions.
• Works through more complicated systems and/or intermittent issues.
• Troubleshoots and solves issues that less senior Automation Engineers have struggled with.
• Works with team and provides direction to less senior Automation Engineers.
• Led and provides input to team brainstorming activities to contribute to solutions or options.
• Thinks outside the box and is willing to share ideas.
• Open to ideas, but able to establish best option and path forward to team and customer.
• Works advanced level project assignments independently or with team.
• This includes working directly with team including, Systems Architects, Project Engineers, customers, and delegating work to other Automation Engineers.
• Quality checks other Automation Engineers' work for accuracy, functionality, and completeness.
• Works independently, directly provides programming and commissioning support and "owns" the startup and project scope.
• Provides mentoring to less experienced Automation Engineers or conflict resolution assistance in the field.
• Provides quality control feedback to other Automation Engineers independently of project assignment.
• Supports and contributes to Code Streamlining effort and building code library.
• Supports "buy-in" from all other Programmers in Automation to use and build on to the Code Standards.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Automated Manufacturing, Electro Mechanical Technology, EET OR Experience: 10+ years advanced PLC/HMI programming and system startup experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience with automation and process control systems.
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming and system startup.

Benefits

Join FTI and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence. FTI offers a competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development, and a flexible and robust benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

FTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.