EIC Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Projects

Hawkins, Inc.; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Project and Maintenance Reliability engineer to oversee EIC systems across multiple chemical processing facilities in the Minnesota region.

You will align with the Operations Engineering Group and assist Project Engineers through design, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. You will design, test, and troubleshoot EIC systems, program Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI and related instrumentation, and train technicians and managers while coordinating cross-functional projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience required.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours based on facility needs for commissioning and uploading work including weekends.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints/schematics required.
• Minimum of 3+ year of experience developing, and interpreting Ladder/Logic Diagrams, P&ID’s, and PFDs required.
• Experience building panels and electrical troubleshooting required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NEC, UL, API, EPA, FDA required.
• Minimum of 1+ year of experience in a chemical processing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ year of experience with AutoCAD LT or any other CAD system preferred.
• RSLogix, ControlLogix, Factory Talk View, and PanelView experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, start, validate, monitor, and troubleshoot EIC systems for new and existing facilities including electrical schematics, panel layout, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Ensure that processes, construction, installation, PLC/HMI programming, and operational requirements meet specifications, codes, and end-user expectations.
• Value engineering and cost estimating for all electrical systems within company facilities.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and across other engineering disciplines to design industrial processes, motor controls, instrumentation, and power systems that meet business requirements.
• Program, troubleshoot, and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems and other instrumentation equipment such as Emerson and Endress+Hauser.
• Develop, communicate, educate, and train hourly technicians and managers on processes, equipment, and standards as needed.
• Problem-solve in process engineering issues and/or design issues from both commissioning and maintenance perspectives.
• Successfully and cost-effectively manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Manage 3rd party contractors and firms from a project management standpoint on multiple projects.
• Manage other projects or portions of projects (including general coordination for mechanical, structural, or other related work), as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Reading blueprints/schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Non-traditional hours adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

PanelView

AutoCAD LT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Project and Maintenance Reliability engineer to oversee EIC systems across multiple chemical processing facilities in the Minnesota region.

You will align with the Operations Engineering Group and assist Project Engineers through design, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. You will design, test, and troubleshoot EIC systems, program Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI and related instrumentation, and train technicians and managers while coordinating cross-functional projects and