Automation Engineer

REGULAR DUTIES
• Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and


procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to


continuously improve overall safety.
• Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process


servers, and overall process network.
• Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a


regular basis.
• Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office


computer servers.
• Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
• Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance


department.
• Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network


when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and


interfacing associated HMI screens.
• Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
• Take an active role in communications between departments, especially


explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to


production personnel.
• Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment


malfunctions.
• Participate in development and implementation of all established company


policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.
• All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors Degree in engineering preferred; chemical, electrical or mechanical.
• Minimum of four years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an


automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team building skills and ability to train others.
• Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings and training sessions.
• Must be proficient in PLC and HMI programming,
• Knowledge of software upgrades and license renewals.
• Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Physically capable of climbing stairs
• Proficient verbal and written skills
• Must be able to read prints, electrical and mechanical
• Knowledge of PLC programming experience preferably with Modicon Control


Expert or Unity control systems.
• Must have previous HMI development preferably with GE iFix
• Familiar with Rockwell RS Studio
• Ability to install, maintain & test various PLC hardware, temperature, pressure


and level instruments
• Must be familiar with IP addressing and Modbus communication protocols
• Ability to maintain plant office and process computer servers
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have manual dexterity


needed to type on a computer keyboard.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
• Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required.
• Review plant alarm logs for unusual events
• Attend Down Day Planning meetings
• Attend Staff meetings