Entry Level Automation Engineer

Champion Technology Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Technology Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer I to contribute to the design, development and installation of automation systems for client projects in Baton Rouge.

You will work within a team, perform programming/configuration tasks, support project milestones (FAT, SAT, commissioning) and help ensure quality, safety and compliance across engagements, while providing strong client service and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Interest and ability in computer programming or other technical systems.
• Ability to solve problems logically and efficiently.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays, overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, testing, installation and fulfillment of automation systems.
• Test, troubleshoot and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Support project phases from kickoff through close-out, including FAT/SAT/commissioning and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members, especially in sensitive situations.
• Manage time and expenses within project budgets and ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Programming aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer I ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The primary focus of the Automation Engineer I is to contribute to quality design, development, installation and fulfillment of processes and systems utilized for project execution.

Primary Job Functions

• Entry level design and development of automation systems within a team.
• Tests, troubleshoots and provides solutions to technical problems.
• Contributes to project design, development, testing, installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting.
• Participates in the following project tasks:
  • Project Kickoff
  • System Design / Procurement
  • Programming / Configuration
  • FAT
  • SAT / Commissioning
  • Close-out Documentation
• Contributes to overall compliance and quality of projects.
• Manages time and expenses within allotted project budget.
• Provides project level consultancy and client service.
• Strong communication skills, especially during sensitive situations.

Secondary Job Functions

• Maintains awareness of future opportunities at client facilities and informs management.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Builds rapport, mentors and manages effective teams and work groups. Strong decision making skills, situational awareness and ability to perform under pressure.
• Understands others and demonstrates cognitive and behavioral flexibility. (Emotional Intelligence)
• Demonstrates and fosters maturity in judgment, ethics and integrity.
• Functional
• Business/Financial acumen.
• High level of conflict resolution skills and the willingness to make difficult decisions specific to technology or resource needs.
• Possesses an appreciation of business demands (schedule, scope, budget and client requirements).
• Ability to analyze and evaluate work processes, work flow and budgets to maintain successful project delivery.
• Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Foundational
• Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations.
• Demonstrates a passion for the business and its success
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates a focus on c service and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal, peer and process improvement.
• Fosters positive energy, creativity and teamwork across all departments/locations with the goal of furthering the company values and to support the company mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in computer programming or other similar technical systems.
• Ability to solve problems logically and efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays.
• Available for overnight and extended travel.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull or lift 50+lbs for an extended period.