Automation Engineer III

About the Role

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 Automation Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire position.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 6 years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries preferred.
• 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.
• Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field; Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with supporting client remotely to troubleshoot and update programs after construction.
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems.
• Experience in configuring and programming Fanuc robotic systems is a plus but is not required.
• 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.
• Some travel is required, typically 25%-50%.

Core Characteristics

Leadership

• Supports projects from conception to commissioning.
• Develops a site-presence for local clients and builds a team of local support to foster client relationships.
• Ability to act as the single point of contact for projects.
• Manages engineering scope, cost, and schedule to deliver efficient, high-quality projects in a timely fashion.
• Proactively identifies issues or risk items and works with customer and Salas O'Brien resources to resolve in a timely manner.
• Experience managing project teams including themselves and one or two other engineering resources (typical project size $50K to $100K in engineering services).
• Communicates in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and the Salas O'Brien project team well informed.
• Able to work independently while also drawing upon Salas O'Brien, customer, and industry resources to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Actively expands knowledge and abilities, pursuing proper training and tools as necessary.
• Sets 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.
• Maintains excellent composure, especially under pressure.
• Contributes to a positive, dynamic workplace that is energizing and enjoyable.
• Places a high priority on helping others resolve issues.
• Proposes new ideas when there is a need for better methods and alternatives.
• Contributes to an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.

Focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Consistently works in a safe manner at Salas O'Brien and customer sites.
• Maintains a high level of technical expertise in the "Knowledge/Experience" areas listed above.
• Thorough understanding of how to execute projects quickly and efficiently.
• Identifies barriers and requests necessary resources to work efficiently.
• Develops high-quality, accurate deliverables.
• Owns issues and drives them to resolution with internal and external customers.
• Strong desire to work and remain well informed on project status; seeks to understand at a higher level.
• Understands an engineering work process and has a 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