Senior Lab Automation Engineer

## Senior Lab Automation Engineer Apply locations:
Plymouth, MN 55441time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 13 Days Agojob requisition :
R003049
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*** Senior Lab Automation Engineer III – Plymouth, MN – Onsite
** Daikin Applied is seeking a
** Senior Lab Automation Engineer III
** to perform as a key technical expert in our highly automated testing laboratory. You will have a high degree of autonomy and be relied upon to provide support and informal leadership to contractors, maintenance, technicians, and project teams. As a system owner/expert for automation/control systems, you will be part of the internal engineering team that supports the operations and will be influential in creating a strategic vision for the future.

Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
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* Location:

** Plymouth, MN, Onsite
** Your Responsibilities:
*** Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors)
* Program and troubleshoot primarily Allen-Bradley PLC based control systems
* Maintain documentation for lab control systems
* Design and develop PLC based control systems for new lab facilty projects
* Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Operations teams to support lab operations and minimize downtime
* Support testing, commissioning, and startup of new lab facility projects
* Provide coaching/training to technicians, maintenance staff, and test engineers at the test laboratory
* Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications for new projects and facility upgrades
* Coordinate with contractors and vendors on electrical work and service interruptions related to control system upgrades or maintenance
* Support capital projects, renovations, and expansions by providing automation engineering input and field oversight
* Assist with preventative maintenance programs and reliability improvements
* Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for controls and/or electrical failures
** System Maintenance
*** Ensure existing electrical and automation systems are properly maintained
* Analyze the current electrical and automation systems and install base to ensure continued maintainability and support; develop a digital roadmap or masterplan where necessary
** Project Management & Execution:
*** Conduct estimation, and execution of medium to large scale electrical/automation projects
* Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resource requirements, costs, etc.
* Interface with vendors and contractors
* Oversee installations and verify compliance with applicable standards
* Responsibility for electrical and automation portions of projects
** Strategy & Mentorship:
*** Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of electrical and automation skills to peers and lower-level employees
* Develop electrical and automation strategies for facility expansions and ongoing support
** Your

Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience
* Minimum of 6 years’ experience working with industrial or manufacturing electrical systems
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
* Hands-on troubleshooting of automation and electrical systems
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Rockwell Automation Control Logix programming experience
** Your

Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience supporting facilities or utilities in a manufacturing and/or testing environment
* Experience managing or overseeing electrical contractors
* LabVIEW Programming experience
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* Your Benefits:

** Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
* Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
* 401K retirement plan with employer match
* Paid time off and company paid holidays
* Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
* Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 - $151,800 (plus a 10% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  #LI-DF1
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