Design Associate - Automation

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In this role, you will be responsible for control system design, PLC and HMI program development, control system commissioning, and project documentation of control systems utilizing industrial controls devices while ensuring the project is technically sound and meets project specifications and requirements.

• Application of Knowledge of Design (Conceptual Design)
  • Supports the development of automation deliverables defined within proposals.
• Detailed Design
  • Design low voltage (typically 480
    
    VAC and lower) power and control systems for automated process or packaging applications including control system panels, motor control center design, safety systems, and automation network design utilizing accepted practices and company or client standards.
  • Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, and other necessary project documents.
  • Review, check, modify, and develop control system drawings using design software.
  • Develop PLC programs utilizing company or client standards.
  • Develop HMI programs utilizing company or client standards.
  • Develop data collection and reporting software (For process only).
  • Review equipment specifications and line layouts (For packaging only).
  • Work closely with the simulation team to develop emulations (For packaging only).
  • Support the development & implementation of an acceptance test plan for the equipment at vendor’s facility and for the installed system at customer’s facility.
  • Participate in design reviews and vendor coordination meetings; present design and other technical information and generally works with the project team throughout the overall design process.
• Design Project Execution
  • Ensures that all project internal and external comments and markups are incorporated into the project’s deliverables and specifications.
  • Works with project Lead Associate to ensure that project schedule are met and complete deliverables are provided for each submission.
  • Develops project within provided design budget.
• Construction/Startup Support
  • Answer RFIs (Request for Information).
  • Supervision of construction and check-out of control system panels and components in client’s facilities.
  • Provide informal control system operation and maintenance training to client personnel.
  • Commission control system: conduct point to point checks, perform trial performance runs, and perform performance runs with product with supervision by senior level automation engineers.
  • Document and maintain proper records of all design changes made during installation and startup work, to serve as a basis for the development of as-installed control system drawings and documents.
  • Update and maintain installation punch list to track contractor progress/issues.
  • Provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support as requested by clients as on-going support after startup.
• Professional Development
  • Pursuit of a P.E. License is encouraged.
• Leadership
  • Engages the entire team while working with all team members.
  • Flexible and willing to quickly move between projects as needed to meet the project schedule.
• Travel
  • Flexibility for travel for installations and onsite startup is required. Average travel expectation is up to 50%. Some periods of heavy travel should be expected.

• Bachelor of Science degree required. Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Chemical, Industrial) from accredited curriculum (NCARB or ABET) preferred.

• Ability to develop drawings using appropriate design software and provide verbal instructions to define design requirements.
• Ability to safely use basic electrical tools required for troubleshooting electrical circuits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 software.
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