Automation Engineer

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

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