Senior Automation Engineer

Materion Brush; Lincoln, Providence (RI, RI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Lincoln, RI is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager. You will design, implement, administer, script, enhance, troubleshoot, monitor and maintain production and non-production automation hardware and software systems, and lead project builds and documentation.

You will work with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and vision systems to improve efficiency and quality, while supporting IT/server migrations and site automation modernization.

Qualifications

• Leads design, development and implementation of site automation and control systems.
• Supports full lifecycle from design to commissioning and integration.
• Develops, tests and maintains software-based automation tools.
• Collaborates with IT, validation and operations for releases.
• Creates documentation and project reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design, development and implementation of site process automation and control systems.
• Support the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems including design, assessment, selection, commissioning, and integration of systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair complex automation-based production processes.
• Support Machine Profiler & Vision systems (PSI, MVC, Keyence, Cognex, Dr Schenk)
• Support process automation systems by troubleshooting, diagnosing issues and working closely with manufacturing and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical assistance to site operations and corporate divisions through investigations, system assessments, and design support.
• Provide technical and non-technical feedback to validation and IT personnel for the successful connection and release of automation-based systems.
• Modernize logical control systems for plant equipment, facilities, and processes to improve efficiency, product quality and working conditions.
• Improve process engineering resources by creating and managing Historian based data acquisition systems both on IT & OT side of the business; ProFace, AVEVA (Wonderware) InTouch, Archestra Historian, iba AG, KepwareEX, OmniServer, OPC UA, etc.
• Maximize machine uptime with on the floor troubleshooting support of manufacturing activities.
• Design solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades.
• Support various Programmable Logic Controllers including but not limited to; Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk & ControlLogix, Siemens TIA Portal & WinCC Advanced, Emerson/GE Proficy Machine Edition, DeltaV, GE Fanuc, DirectLogic.
• Develop & Implement HMI & SCADA based systems for use in manufacturing operations.
• Communicate with customers and integrators on product and business requirements.
• Create control algorithms to govern equipment operation using sensors and various feedback sources.
• Increase efficiencies by designing innovative automation technology
• Provide technical and automation-based expertise to manufacturing and facilities as needed.
• Support the site's electrical distribution and technological infrastructure.
• Write code, create scripts and implement software-based automation tools for ongoing product platform releases.
• Assist IT personnel in overall technological transformation; server migrations, OS migration, and communications related to software and machinery operations.

Skills

Automation design

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Scripting

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk

ControlLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC Advanced

Emerson Proficy

DeltaV

GE Fanuc

DirectLogic

OPC UA

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, the Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, scripting, enhancement, troubleshooting, monitoring and maintenance of production and non-production process automation hardware and software systems. This role extends to managing project builds, reports, documentation using various software interfaces and undertakes project work including overall responsibility of projects as guided by the business strategy and the Engineering Manager. This position works closely with the business and requires a solid technical background in mechanical, electrical, and computer-based systems with a customer-based focus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the design, development and implementation of site process automation and control systems.
• Support the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems including design, assessment, selection, commissioning, and integration of systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair complex automation-based production processes.
• Support Machine Profiler & Vision systems (PSI, MVC, Keyence, Cognex, Dr Schenk)
• Support process automation systems by troubleshooting, diagnosing issues and working closely with manufacturing and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical assistance to site operations and corporate divisions through investigations, system assessments, and design support.
• Provide technical and non-technical feedback to validation and IT personnel for the successful connection and release of automation-based systems.
• Modernize logical control systems for plant equipment, facilities, and processes to improve efficiency, product quality and working conditions.
• Improve process engineering resources by creating and managing Historian based data acquisition systems both on IT & OT side of the business; ProFace, AVEVA (Wonderware) InTouch, Archestra Historian, iba AG, KepwareEX, OmniServer, OPC UA, etc.
• Maximize machine uptime with on the floor troubleshooting support of manufacturing activities.
• Design solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades.
• Support various Programmable Logic Controllers including but not limited to; Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk & ControlLogix, Siemens TIA Portal & WinCC Advanced, Emerson/GE Proficy Machine Edition, DeltaV, GE Fanuc, DirectLogic.
• Develop & Implement HMI & SCADA based systems for use in manufacturing operations.
• Communicate with customers and integrators on product and business requirements.
• Create control algorithms to govern equipment operation using sensors and various feedback sources.
• Increase efficiencies by designing innovative automation technology
• Provide technical and automation-based expertise to manufacturing and facilities as needed.
• Support the site's electrical distribution and technological infrastructure.
• Write code, create scripts and implement software-based automation tools for ongoing product platform releases.
• Assist IT personnel in overall technological transformation; server migrations, OS migration, and communications related to software and machinery operations.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related technological field and at least 5 to 10+ years of relevant professional work experience.
• 3-5+ years' experience in design, manufacture and installation of hardware-based systems and machinery and/or plant process equipment.
• Proficiency with computer systems and automation systems encompassing both hardware and software-based technologies.
• Ability to identify, adapt and solve problems quickly.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Proficient with industrial controls & processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong customer verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to meet business demands.
• Ability to develop business cases and financial justifications for implementing capital projects.

$92,200 - $147,450*

* The salary pay range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinance