Automation; Controls) Engineer

Position: Automation (Controls) Engineer
SUMMARY Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators

Experience with some of the following is strongly desired:

Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InBatch and Historian Rockwell Power Flex Variable Frequency Drives Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems

Exposure and understanding of the following is beneficial:

Industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves

Microsoft SQLAutoCADVMWare Workstation Player and vSphere

Programming (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.)Cisco networking hardware

Must be available to travel to all Facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.

Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups Develop and foster strong relationships with Plant Operation team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output.

Support local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support.

Create written instructions for local Maintenance department for automation systems

Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fly on commercial aircraft.

Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts

Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories

Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks

Interaction with plant personnel, both hourly and salary.

Customer focused personality and approach

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Ability to work and manage time independently

Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively

Type: direct hire