Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Borusan Berg Pipe is the leading manufacturer of large-diameter steel line pipe in North America. We are a mid-sized manufacturer with two U.S. locations specializing in pipe production for the oil and gas sector. We are seeking a full-time Automation Engineer for our Panama City location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a detailed understanding of all the different automation systems.
• Project Management: deliver Automation projects. Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budgetary and corporate guidelines.
• System Management: manage system resources / diagnostic systems, and monitor and tune application/system processes.
• Network Management: modify and upgrade networking equipment; monitor network activity; and analyze network and repair malfunctions.
• Database Management: maintain physical system backups of the automation process programs; monitor database performance; monitor connectivity to applications; and perform software additions or modifications to insure database accuracy.
• Hardware Management: perform time-critical maintenance; isolating and replacing defective field components; and diagnosing and correcting control malfunctions.
• Software Management: monitor applications for proper performance; back-up computer operating system and applications on various platforms; develop and evaluating various scripting languages.
• Interface Management: Plan, design, develop, implement and maintain HMI applications and visual diagnostic tools.
• Document Management: generate detailed, comprehensive and clearly understandable documentation associated with each of the automation systems as required.
• Support Operations: respond to Operator requests and problems; provide operator/maintenance training on new equipment, automation updates and control enhancements; generate reports; provide automation system root-cause analysis; and support research and development activities.
• Maintain an entrepreneurial approach in all aspects of the job. Identify sub-optimal practices and processes and suggest solutions for improvement. Identify opportunities and champion efforts to improve financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Maintain and enforce compliance with all company policies.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automated Manufacturing Engineering or other related Engineering Degree.
• Experience with Siemens type PLCs / HMI's and software tools; strong experience with at least one major Automation software package.
• Proficiency with programmable logic controllers, electrical panel layout and design, working with bills of material, understanding electrical schematics and reading and P&ID drawings.
• Experience with industrial electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Five or more years of Automation experience in a heavy industrial setting (Preferred)

Borusan Berg Pipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free workplace.