Controls Field Technician

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, modifications, and customer support. Activities are heavily focused on-site at customer facilities. This position involves mentoring and training of other team members and assisting project managers with project scope definition and work planning.

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.
• Actively participates in continued education efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate Degree in Automated Manufacturing, Electro Mechanical Technology, EET OR Experience: 8 years advanced PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and system startup experience.

Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Qualifications

Must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and must have experience with PLC program development, and HMI/SCADA development.

Skills

Proficiency in PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with PLC program development and HMI/SCADA development.

Benefits

See details [here](https://www.fti.com/careers/benefits).

Pay

Competitive, merit-based compensation.

Schedule

This position works between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday- Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Company Information

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

FTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.