Commercial Automation Engineer

Baker Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking an experienced Automation Professional to provide start-up, programming, and commissioning for building automation systems. You will work with design engineers and field staff to install PLC/DDC components, calibrate sensors, and ensure proper network integration.

You will mentor technicians, lead projects, and help manage QA/QC and commissioning logs on construction sites while interpreting SOOs and writing control logic across ladder, ST, and function block languages.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of automation-related field experience.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Technology, or Automation or equivalent on‑the‑job experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and operation engineers, purchasers and staff.
• Start-up of microprocessor-based control components including PLC and DDC controllers.
• Interpret SOO and apply to program logic; read/write ladder logic, ST and function block logic.
• Mentor and oversee Automation Technicians I and II; lead medium to large projects.
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring, wiring grounding, polarity and power; calibrate sensors and devices.
• Upload/download and modify control software; manage networking (IP addresses, subnets, MACs).
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and graphics; map control points to supervisory controllers and graphics.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block programming

Project leadership

Mentoring

HVAC & building controls

Networking

QA/QC & commissioning

Education

Associate degree in Electronic/Automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electric

PLC Software (Rockwell/RSLogix, Studio5000, or Modicon)

HMI Software (Wonderware, FactoryTalk View)

DDC Software (EcoStruxure, Compass, or Niagara)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

Provide technical start-up, checkout and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. Maintain and grow the "Client for Life" concept for existing and new customers. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and purchasers and other internal staff
• Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
• Ability to interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic
• Ability to read and write code ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
• Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs
• Ability to lead medium to large size projects
• Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power
• Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc.
• Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including but not limited to psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems.
• Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
• Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Four (4) to Seven (7) years of Automation related field experience
• Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to perform all necessary duties unsupervised

• Knowledge of common Windows Office applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication protocols and hardware configurations
• Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writtenAbility to take direction and full fill commitments
• Value and support company mission and culture
• Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels
• Understanding of construction site safety and display a high awareness of your surroundings
• Effectively prioritize and balance the "big picture" and immediate responsibilities
• Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others
• Ability to communicate and work well with others specifically but not limited to our electrical team members and project management staff at all levels
• Effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians
• Ability to effectively work with your project team members to resolve issues promptly

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
• Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Laptop PC
• Electronic Multimeter
• Magnehelic
• RS-485 and RS-232 Serial Adapters
• Hand tools/Light power tools
• Product Manufacturer Software
• AutoCAD Electric
• PLC Software (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, StudioLogix5000, or Modicon)
• HMI Software (Wonderware or FactoryTalk View)
• DDC Software (Schneider Electric Eco Struxure, Alerton Compass, or Tridium Niagara)
• Ladders and Lifts
• Oscilloscope
• Wireshark
• Computer systems: Windows, Linux, Command Line

Baker Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.