Automation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects including design of controls systems, motor drives, programmable controllers, hardware, and instrumentation.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of systems and devices.
• Prepare, and update design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support on-site Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system startup, and training functions related to PLC & HMI hardware and programming.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables on projects and obtain further knowledge and experiences.
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including project manager, project engineers, and other members of the project team.
• Proactively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.
• Assist with writing technical documentation such as: Functional Descriptions, Functional Specifications, Test Documents, Reports, etc.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED/vocational training.
• 2-8 years experience in related fields such as electrical engineering, design of industrial control systems and programming PLC/PACs, HMIs, VFDs and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software.
• A self-starter with strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working around energized power distribution equipment and related control systems.
• Requires travel to job sites including overnight stays to provide on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, customer support and training.