Senior Automation Engineer

About the role

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Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, the Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, scripting, enhancement, troubleshooting, monitoring and maintenance of production and non-production process automation hardware and software systems.

This role extends to managing project builds, reports, documentation using various software interfaces and undertakes project work including overall responsibility of projects as guided by the business strategy and the Engineering Manager. This position works closely with the business and requires a solid technical background in mechanical, electrical, and computer-based systems with a customer-based focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design, development and implementation of site process automation and control systems.
• Support the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems including design, assessment, selection, commissioning, and integration of systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair complex automation-based production processes.
• Support Machine Profiler &Vision systems (PSI, MVC, Keyence, Cognex, Dr Schenk)
• Support process automation systems by troubleshooting, diagnosing issues and working closely with manufacturing and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical assistance to site operations and corporate divisions through investigations, system assessments, and design support.
• Provide technical and non-technical feedback to validation and IT personnel for the successful connection and release of automation-based systems.
• Modernize logical control systems for plant equipment, facilities, and processes to improve efficiency, product quality and working conditions.
• Improve process engineering resources by creating and managing Historian based data acquisition systems both on IT & OT side of the business; ProFace, AVEVA (Wonderware) InTouch, Archestra Historian, iba AG, KepwareEX, OmniServer, OPC UA, etc.
• Maximize machine uptime with on the floor troubleshooting support of manufacturing activities.
• Design solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades.
• Support various Programmable Logic Controllers including but not limited to; Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk & ControlLogix, Siemens TIA Portal & WinCC Advanced, Emerson/GE Proficy Machine Edition, DeltaV, GE Fanuc, DirectLogic.
• Develop & Implement HMI & SCADA based systems for use in manufacturing operations.
• Communicate with customers and integrators on product and business requirements.
• Create control algorithms to govern equipment operation using sensors and various feedback sources.
• Increase efficiencies by designing innovative automation technology
• Provide technical and automation-based expertise to manufacturing and facilities as needed.
• Support the site's electrical distribution and technological infrastructure.
• Write code, create scripts and implement software-based automation tools for ongoing product platform releases.
• Assist IT personnel in overall technological transformation; server migrations, OS migration, and communications related to software and machinery operations.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related technological field and at least 5 to 10+ years of relevant professional work experience.
• 3-5+ years' experience in design, manufacture and installation of hardware-based systems and machinery and/or plant process equipment.
• Proficiency with computer systems and automation systems encompassing both hardware and software-based technologies.
• Ability to identify, adapt and solve problems quickly.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Proficient with industrial controls & processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong customer verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to meet business demands.
• Ability to develop business cases and financial justifications for implementing capital projects.
• $92,200 - $147,450*

Pay and benefits

*The salary pay range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

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