BackAutomation Engineer - Controls
@ SafeSource Direct
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Concept, Design, and Install automated equipment and hardware related to controls.
- Develop electrical diagrams
- Develop automation programs
- Define requests for quotes
- Lead and perform collaborative interdepartmental efforts to analyze and select supplier/partners
- Program and configure Robot’s, PLCs, and HMI systems to meet system requirements
- Troubleshoot and maintain control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks
- Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget
- Conduct testing and commissioning of automation systems
- Develop KPI for automated production systems and monitor the KPI to ensure high system availability. Provide a dashboard for all system related issues and resolutions
- Install patches and updates and take part in revision control
- Support Plant operation for various maintenance activities
- Proactively identifies technical opportunities and for control system improvements.
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of both basic and advanced process control concepts and technologies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of industry standards and emerging practices that apply to control systems, safety, and to automation in general.
- Analyzing problems or deficiencies and developing solutions to resolve them.
- Conducting experiments and evaluations to improve and innovate production.
- Estimating budgets and time scopes for each project.
- Writing technical documentation for machine operators.
- Ensuring that products meet compliance regulations.
- Collaborating with project managers and other engineers in our team.
Qualifications:
Qualifications/Skills:
- Ability to function independently and with a team to achieve objectives
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- 5+ years of previous experience in discrete manufacturing plant and/or experience with Custom Automation Builder
- required.
- Analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot/investigate issues
- Self starter and self motivated
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Prioritization skills with ability to thrive in fast paced environment
- Strong knowledge of consensus standards (ANSI, NFPA, RIA, etc.)
Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Experience with Web Handling and/or Converting Systems
- Experience with complex vision systems
- Experience with structured text programming languages
- Exposure and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://www.safesourcedirect.com/careers.
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Location: Broussard, LA
Date Posted: August 07, 2024
Application Deadline: September 09, 2024
Job Type: Full-time