Automation (Controls) Engineer

Job Description

**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 PowerFlex 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 SQL

* AutoCAD

* VMWare 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