Senior Automation Engineer - NorCal

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes a combination of programming PLC and SCADA applications, defining software architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Configure several programming platforms for PLC Controls and SCADA systems
• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
• Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment
• Support scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work
• Work successfully in a team environment; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields
• 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls
• Experience delivering any or a combination of the following:
• Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.
• DeltaV configuration/software development
• Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting)
• Aveva PI experience is a strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining PI Systems
• Experience integrating PI with PLC and DCS systems
• Experience in using Asset Framework to create asset models
• Experience in using PI Vision or other tools to create displays and reports for front end users
• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages
• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)
• Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, GMP and validation
• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

Skills

• Collaboration and teamwork

Benefits & Perks

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career

Pay

$160-$180K

Schedule

N/A