The Automation Engineer III is responsible for the software design and implementation, and support of automation and process control systems projects including new installations, modification, and customer support. Activities are heavily focused on-site at customer facilities. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Associate Degree in Automated Manufacturing, Electro Mechanical Technology, EET OR
Experience: 10+ years advanced PLC/HMI programming and system startup experience.
Valid state driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Travel: 25-50%
Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday- Friday.
Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays. All Automation Engineers will participate in an afterhours on-call rotation schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Methodically approaches the process startup.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
- Able to work independently; assesses and troubleshoots service needs under stressful conditions. Works through more complicated systems and/or intermittent issues. Troubleshoots and solves issues that less senior Automation Engineers have struggled with.
- Works with team and provides direction to less senior Automation Engineers.
- Leads and provides input to team brainstorming activities to contribute to solutions or options. Thinks outside the box and is willing to share ideas. Open to ideas, but able to establish best option and path forward to team and customer.
- Works advanced level project assignments independently or with team. This includes working directly with team including, Systems Architects, Project Engineers, customers, and delegating work to other Automation Engineers.
- Quality checks other Automation Engineers' work for accuracy, functionality, and completeness.
- Works independently, directly provides programming and commissioning support and "owns" the startup and project scope.
- Provides mentoring to less experienced Automation Engineers or conflict resolution assistance in the field.
- Provides quality control feedback to other Automation Engineers independently of project assignment.
- Supports and contributes to Code Streamlining effort and building code library. Supports "buy-in" from all other Programmers in Automation to use and build on to the Code Standards.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
