Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate Hire!!

-Allen Bradley Rockwell-Food or pharma manufacturing preferred-Must be able to travel 25%-Bonus 13%-Manager is not onsite at this location. Need someone that can self direct. Manager will support remotely. -Couple weeks in Indiana to train if needed.-Supporting manufacturing, MES = Ignition (hiring manager is really preferring someone with Ignition)- WAN/LAN network understanding

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