Automation/ Systems Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for timely and on-budget execution of Automation scope for projects at the site.
• Team player who can communicate effectively with a wide range of disciplines and management team.
• Develop and lead other projects at the site.
• Server management, VM's, configuration, & OP.
• Create new programs and modify programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to solve known issues.
• Proficient in Ladder logic, structured text, function block, sequential function chart, & API's/Rest.
• Integration with CMMS and equipment PLCs to leverage condition-based monitoring.
• Design and oversee implementation of new industrial control and safety-rated electrical circuits.
• Identify and propose solutions to electrical distribution and industrial control problems.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of work for electrical projects.
• Advise and assist facilities engineers on electrical aspects of facilities projects.
• Provide expert technical advice on problems concerning industrial control systems.
• Provide guidance to electrical engineers so that all work done complies with plant standards.
• Maintain documentation of the plant’s electrical distribution and industrial control systems.
• A firm understanding of relational database structures and query languages.
• An aptitude for translating complex, technical subjects into clear, business-oriented communication.
• Maintain knowledge of the trends and technologies in data collection, management, data services and integrations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production. Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation to minimize downtime and lost production.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop specifications for required hardware, software, and system communication wiring.
• Requisition and purchase equipment and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise, knowledge and training in engineering and maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge and training in product manufacturing.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in manufacturing of forged or flat rolled metal products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• General traits such as action oriented, conflict manager, decision maker, comprehensive listener, time manager and positive attitude.
• Fulfill the roles of facilitator, coach, mentor, and communicator to both peers and other members of the team.
• Willing to work hands-on and spend time on the factory floor supporting and learning processes and equipment.
• Computer skills and the ability to advance those skills as required.
• Wonderware Training.
• IEEE-Control Engineering.
• Educational Background:
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Formal training or experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.
• Certifications in AB ControlLogix, Wonderware Intouch, Wonderware Historian, Wonderware System Platform / OMI, Cisco Networking, and Microsoft HyperV / Other Virtualization Software preferred.
• Certifications in DELMIA Apriso, Microsoft Server 2023 / 2025, Microsoft SQL, and Power BI a plus.
• Experience preferred in an industrial plant setting.
• Special Skills:
• Adept at reading and creating electrical and control system drawings/documentation including line diagrams, P&ID diagrams, Ladder logic documentation.
• Robotics programming, Fanuc preferred.
• Instrument Calibration oversight.
• Experience with 3D/2D drafting software such as AutoCad.
• Experience programming Allen Bradley Logix PLCs or equivalent, Modicon Quantum PLCs or equivalent.
• Experience in 480V and industrial control circuit design.
• Thorough understanding of NFPA 70E (National Electric Code), ANSI/ISA Controls standards.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in closed loop control circuits.
• Understanding of motion control systems including hydraulic and servo motion controls.
• Advanced understanding of Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and other network configurations.
• Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC Platform.
• SQL, TSQL or PLSQL a plus.
• VB.NET, VBAm C, Perl, Python.
• General Software (MS Office).
• Wonderware - Intouch, OMI, Historian, system platform, & other Wonderware tools as needed.
• Web Reports - Power BI, HTML 5.
• Syteline ERP.
• Improvement pipelines, department KPI's, and self-driven.
• Data Management.
• Statistical Packages - Minitab, R.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS – THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
• Ability to work in an industrial surrounding.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT – THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
• Industrial plants and Office.