Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens (TIA Portal, STEP
  7) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.
• Deep working knowledge of Kepware KEPServerEX configuration and OPC UA security protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Factory Talk Transaction Manager and standard relational databases (SQL).
• Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA
• OPC UA & Connectivity Configuration:
  Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server. Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.
• Database & Transaction Management:
  Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using Factory Talk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:
  Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix/Compact Logix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).
• HMI/SCADA Development:
  Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems, utilizing platforms like Siemens WinCC and Rockwell Factory Talk View.
• System Integration & Commissioning:
  Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MES, Operations, Quality, IT) to integrate new automated machinery. Map out tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all system levels (MES)

• OPC UA & Connectivity Configuration:
  Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server. Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.
• Database & Transaction Management:
  Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using Factory Talk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:
  Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix/Compact Logix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).
• HMI/SCADA Development:
  Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems, utilizing platforms like Siemens WinCC and Rockwell Factory Talk View.
• System Integration & Commissioning:
  Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MES, Operations, Quality, IT) to integrate new automated machinery. Map out tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all system levels (MES)

• Good communication skills, adaptable, fast learner, committed and driven to set and achieve team goals
• Must possess excellent ability to facilitate effective communication.
• Good Team skill.

Salary Range: $80,000 -$90,000 year

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support:
  Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options:
  Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp;
  Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off:
  Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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