Automation Engineer

Job Description Job Description

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