Senior Automation Engineer

Job Description: Senior Automation Engineer who will work NIGHT shift
Onsite - West Point, PA
Travel: No
BGV Fully Cleared
Client laptop


The shifts are rotated every three months between Day and Night.
Shift Timings
Standard Shift - 9 am - 5 pm
Day Shift - 7 am - 7 pm
Night Shift - 7 pm - 7 am
The hiring manager shared that he is open to a contractor who can work only nights: 7 PM - 7 AM, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off. There will be a shutdown period typically during Christmas where the contractor wouldn't be expected to work, but it's adhoc, usually 3 weeks (they would be at the standard rate during this time). During onboarding, typically the first 6 weeks, the candidate would start at the STD rate.


Top Must Have's/ Keywords: experience with having worked on shift and open to 12 hour shift; PLC/ Robotics/ Automation systems. Life Sciences Manufacturing experience.
Note: HM is looking for automation experience. The profiles we received previously were heavier on the validation side vs automation. Also, Life Science Manufacturing experience is mandatory.
Must Have's:
1. PLC (AB, Siemens) and DeltaV


2. Life Science - Change Control, SOP, Documentation


3. Critical Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaborative, Team Work, Good Communication, Client facing skills,
• Design, configure, and maintain PLCs, SCADA, DeltaV system.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.
• Provide technical support to customers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze system performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Utilize best practices, standards and procedures related to automation systems maintenance.
• Handle Change Control related processes and technical documentation, including design specification, user manuals, and operational procedures in.
• Participate in project management and project coordination.
• Support interfaces between Data Historians, Control Systems, MES
• Maintain and update knowledge articles and databases to help troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively. Years of Experience: 12.00 Years of Experience