Senior Automation Engineer

Champion Technology Services, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required, with preferred 5 years in Automation or Controls-related experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience in leading automation tasks within a team.
  • Technical expertise in multiple automation systems: DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA.
  • Experience with industry standards such as ISA, NFPA, NEC for solution implementation.
  • Ability to secure ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of automation systems.
  • Test, troubleshoot, and provide technical solutions to team members.
  • Manage technical tasks with internal resources.
  • Oversee project tasks including design, development, and testing.
  • Interface with clients and vendors regarding project requirements.
  • Ensure project compliance and quality.
  • Deliver all project tasks within budget constraints.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities with a focus on mentorship.
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment.
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge automation technologies.
  • Exposure to diverse project scenarios across various industries.
  • Potential for obtaining professional certifications.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Automation Engineer III ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The primary focus of Automation Engineer III is to lead quality design, development, installation and fulfillment of processes and systems utilized for project execution.

Primary Job Functions
  • Leads and participates in design and development of automation systems.
  • Tests, troubleshoots, and provides solutions for technical problems and team members.
  • Manages technical related tasks with internal team members.
  • Leads project tasks in design, development, testing, installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting.
  • Leads the following project tasks:
    • Project Kickoff
    • System Design / Procurement
    • Programming / Configuration
    • FAT
    • SAT / Commissioning
    • Close-out Documentation
  • Interfaces with the client / vendor on project technical requirements.
  • Leads overall compliance and quality of projects.
  • Responsible for delivery of all project tasks within allotted project budget.
  • Contributes to project scope and budget development.
  • Provides project level consultancy and client service.

Secondary Job Functions:
  • Ability to fulfill the role of Automation Engineer II.
  • Maintains awareness of future opportunities at client facilities and informs management.

Key Competencies

  • Leadership
    • Builds rapport, mentors and manages effective teams and work groups. Strong decision making skills, situational awareness and ability to perform under pressure.
    • Understands others and demonstrates cognitive and behavioral flexibility. (Emotional Intelligence)
    • Demonstrates and fosters maturity in judgment, ethics and integrity.
  • Functional
    • Business/Financial acumen.
    • High level of conflict resolution skills and the willingness to make difficult decisions specific to technology or resource needs.
    • Possesses an appreciation of business demands (schedule, scope, budget and client requirements).
    • Ability to analyze and evaluate work processes, work flow and budgets to maintain successful project delivery.
    • Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
  • Foundational
    • Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations.
    • Demonstrates a passion for the business and its success
    • Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
    • Demonstrates a focus on customer service and attention to detail.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal, peer and process improvement.
    • Fosters positive energy, creativity and teamwork across all departments/locations with the goal of furthering the company values and to support the company mission.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and preferred 5 years of Automation or Controls related experience (includes relevant intern or co-op).
  • Experience should include a minimum of 2 years of leading automation tasks within a team.
  • Technical Expert of multiple automation system platforms including DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA and other applicable systems.
  • Experience in implementing solutions based on industry standards (ISA, NFPA, NEC).
  • Ability to obtain ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP ®) certification.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.
  • Fluent in verbal and written English.
  • Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays.
  • Available for overnight and extended travel.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull or lift 50+lbs for an extended period.

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