Automation Engineer

Specialized Career Search; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Missouri seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems for cement manufacturing. This role requires a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, 3 years of relevant experience, and a strong background in HMI and PLC programming. Responsibilities include troubleshooting Siemens systems, implementing maintenance schedules, and coordinating with various departments. An AutoCAD proficiency is a plus. The position offers opportunities for process optimization in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in electrical or process control environment.
• Preferable cement process knowledge.
• Strong background in HMI, PLC, and instrumentation.
• Competency in reading electrical diagrams and P&ID drawings.
• Experience in PLC Logic programming and HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems and software programs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Siemens control systems.
• Preventative maintenance of control systems.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for hardware/software.
• Maintain records of repairs and modifications.

Skills

HMI programming

PLC programming

Process control expertise

Electrical skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery.
• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot Siemens control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, motor control systems, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Write and troubleshoot programs in the HMI and Siemens PLC’s and make changes in logic and process controls within a cement manufacturing environment.
• Preventative/predictive maintenance of the control system, by focusing on optimization and reliability of equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedule for all system hardware/software.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and modifications to control logic.
• Maintain the plant computer network and servers.
• Work with other departments on plant automation and process optimization.
• Establish and maintain communication with suppliers, contractors and engineering firms as well as technical people within the plant and company.
• Be on call on a rotating basis to cover plant needs.
• Work on special projects assigned by the Maintenance or Production Manager
• Relieve the CEMs Technician in times of absence.
• Function well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus, to update drawings as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation engineering or related technical field required
• 3 years of experience in the electrical or process control environment
• Preferable cement process knowledge
• Candidate should have strong HMI, PLC and instrumentation background
• Strong process controls and electrical skills with emphasis on process optimization
• Competency in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and P&ID drawings
• Proven experience in PLC Logic and programming, as well as in HMI systems and related hardware/software
• Ability to operate data acquisition/analysis systems and software