Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• The Automation Engineer will have extensive knowledge and experience with the selection of Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Meters and other instruments used in Process Control.
• Specify both discrete, analog, and networked control solutions.
• Extensive knowledge and experience specifying of above devices passed on NEC hazardous area classification and known process temperatures. i.e. High temperature components.
• Prepare specifications, design-bid documentation. Review supplier designs against licensor requirements, code requirements, and customer requirements.
• Assist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
• Assist in the development of instrumentation standards to ensure selection compliance across multiple facilities.
• Make recommendations for additional equipment as necessary.
• Assist with loop checking, documentation checking, plant commissioning and start-up.
• Regional candidates in the Atlanta preferred. $120K-$150K.

• The Automation Engineer will have an AS or BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience (7-10 ideal) in a similar role.
• Ideally completed process and plant engineering training in a previous role:
• In-depth knowledge/experience of National Electric Code with emphasis on Article 500.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511 & SIL levels).
• 5 plus years’ PLC programming and configuration experience, in a process environment, using automation products from Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Codesys.
• Experience in configuring and testing communications using gateway devices that allow data exchange with multiple industrial protocols including Modbus, Profinet / Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.