Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Description- With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create moderately to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs.
- Develops basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
- Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.
- Works with clients to define user requirements and prepares and documents technical requirements to be used by programmers.
- Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings.
- Provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision.
- Performs field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
- With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create moderately to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.
- Prepares level of effort estimates (LOEs).
- Leads testing and startup team for basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance filing.
- Independently develops basic to highly complex operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
- Independently develops systems training for end users.
- Develops training plans for all level of client's organization.
- Leads teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring.
- Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
- Provides feedback on client relationships and career issues.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Leads the development of proposals and client presentations.
- Develops opportunities to expand contracts with existing clients.
Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs. Excellent communication skills. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs. Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amountof Travel Required
20% - 40%
Driving RequirementsAn appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
EEO StatementWe attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career…
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