Engineer - Industrial Automation

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PURPOSE
Provide technical start-up, checkout, and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new customers. Perform related work as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff.
• Start-up of Microprocessor-based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components.
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs.
• Interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic.
• Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
• Mentor, train, and oversee Automation Technician I and II.
• Lead medium to large-sized projects.
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power.
• Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers.
• Upload, download, and modify control software and programs.
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers.
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including psychrometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification, and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems.
• Map control points into supervisory controllers and add alarms and history extensions.
• Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics.
• Create automation system graphics and dashboards.

Minimum Education & Experience
Four (4) to Seven (7) years of automation-related field experience. An associate degree in electronics, technology, or automation-related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver’s license.

Competencies
Ability to perform duties unsupervised, knowledge of Windows Office, Ethernet and serial network protocols, basic process controls, effective communication, leadership, safety awareness, and teamwork skills.

Environmental Adaptability
Exposure to typical construction or industrial site risks.

Equipment/Tools
Laptop, multimeter, RS-485/RS-232 adapters, hand tools, manufacturer software, AutoCAD Electric, PLC software, HMI software, DDC software, oscilloscopes, Wireshark, and computer systems.

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be considered.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction