Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Q1 Technologies

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 FactoryTalk Transaction Manager and standard relational databases (SQL).
• Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA

Roles & Responsibilities
• 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 FactoryTalk 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 (ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).
• HMI/SCADA Development: Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems, utilizing platforms like Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk 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)

Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• 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.

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