Senior Automation Engineer
About the role
Automation Engineering is responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing and logistics buildings at the Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC). This includes troubleshooting, modifications, and improvements to automation, data management/storage systems, and networks related to process, utility, and support equipment and systems.
Responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of electronic theory and its application.
- Applied knowledge of batch manufacturing per ISA S88 standards
- Advanced understanding of instrumentation and control loop programming.
- Experience with FactoryTalk Batch Software
- Experience with OSI PI historian including OPC Da, OPC UA
- Subject matter expert within two or more of the following: o PLC systems, particularly Rockwell Automation o Distributed control systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV o Control network o VFD and motor control systems o IT infrastructure
- Advanced understanding of programming concepts.
- Revise, Review and approve electrical control panel electrical drawings
- Ability to retrieve and analyze process data
- Train engineers in site control systems.
- Project manager for medium-to-large capital projects.
- Advanced understanding of data analytics.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and computer system validation principles.
- Subject matter expert in risk assessment and mitigation.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Engineering or Life Sciences
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Practical working knowledge of PLC systems (Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk suite of software) or distributed control systems (Emerson DeltaV).
Qualifications
- BS/BA in Engineering or Life Sciences
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Practical working knowledge of PLC systems (Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk suite of software) or distributed control systems (Emerson DeltaV).
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of electronic theory and its application.
- Applied knowledge of batch manufacturing per ISA S88 standards
- Advanced understanding of instrumentation and control loop programming.
- Experience with FactoryTalk Batch Software
- Experience with OSI PI historian including OPC Da, OPC UA
- Subject matter expert within two or more of the following: o PLC systems, particularly Rockwell Automation o Distributed control systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV o Control network o VFD and motor control systems o IT infrastructure
- Advanced understanding of programming concepts.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and computer system validation principles.
- Subject matter expert in risk assessment and mitigation.
Benefits
Annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $101,643.20 to $152,464.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.