Automation and Process Control Engineering

Automation Engineer

Lead automation activities for all manufacturing lines within the company and ensure that the Automation/Controls engineering activities meet the company's objectives. Manage the automation systems and help with control system design, specification, and commissioning. The role includes developing and improving new and existing equipment used in the manufacturing process. It will also include upgrading existing equipment where the control system has become obsolete.

Must be a hands-on engineer to install new equipment throughout the plant.

Project management of Automation projects ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within specification, and within budget

Project management of external automation companies

The position will be responsible for control system design, specification, programming, testing, and start up assistance

Investigate and provide technical advice and support to production, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines

Support operations with technical queries

Partner with different disciplines to deliver projects

Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, new project implementation, and system reliability for all plant automation systems

Responsible for support of automation data collection and reporting systems, network systems, and automation system security

Responsible to stay abreast of new technologies to avoid equipment obsolescence

Develop new production efficiencies, design and install systems and equipment to achieve the efficiencies

Serve as a resource that removes barriers and helps maintenance and production excel in all aspects of process improvement and variation reduction

Completes training by supervisor.

Complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing/Controls Engineering, or Computer Science.

Minimum of 5 years' experience working with automated control systems within a high volume manufacturing operation.

Must have extensive experience in PLC's, HMI's, and SCADA

Controllogix, RsView, Factory Talk SE/ME, Rockwell Historians, Rockwell Vantagepoint

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Project management, process engineering, system specification, costing, commissioning, maintenance, commissioning schedules, tracking of costs and extras, supervision of contractors, spares management.

Able to wear prescribed personal protective equipment and appropriate clothing.

Effectively read, write, speak, and communicate in English fluently.

Work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment, including noise, extreme temperatures and humidity, odors, dust, etc.

Effectively use a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse, as well as commonly used and specialty software to complete necessary functions.

Finger dexterity, visual acuity, discernment of sounds, color, and texture.

Our benefits package is comprehensive, including medical (80% of plan premiums covered) dental, and vision with no waiting period to enroll! 401k with up to 4% matching, life, and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, shopping discount program, employee assistance program, and Quarterly Bonus Program for all employees!

Headquartered in Vacaville, California, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), has three state-of-the-art continuous-line manufacturing facilities including Vacaville, California, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and Little Rock, Arkansas. AWIP is an innovator in the design, construction, and advancement of insulated metal panels and is strategically positioned to meet the growing energy, environmental, and economic challenges facing the North American building industry. AWIP provides its customers with a broad line of insulated wall and roof panels and a full range of complementary trims, accessories, and engineering services.