Senior Automation Engineer

Martin Marietta; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Enterprise Engineering Services Team. This role involves supporting plant automation and enhancing the operation's excellence. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years programming various PLCs.

The position is based at the company's headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, and includes responsibilities like troubleshooting automated systems and designing control systems for projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of development experience with Aveva (Wonderware) System Platform.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an automation engineer programming PLCs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Martin Marietta’s safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and support existing automated systems.
• Design and program controls for new projects.

Skills

Programming Emerson PLCs

Programming Rockwell PLCs

Ladder logic

AutoCAD

Basic networking

Windows operating systems

3 phase motor control equipment

120VAC 24VDC controls

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Aveva System Platform

PAC Machine Edition

TIA Portal

Studio 5000

Classic InTouch HMI

Job description

Martin Marietta is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Enterprise Engineering Services Team as part of the Automation Group. The Automation Group is responsible for providing world-class plant automation for the enterprise through projects, operations support, and operational excellence initiatives.

Location

The position is based at Martin Marietta’s headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Being a good Wingman in supporting Martin Marietta’s safety culture and regulatory compliance by always adhering to and monitoring for compliance with the company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshooting and supporting the existing automated systems including but not limited to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and Operator Interface Terminals (OITs).
• Design and program the controls for new projects.
• Use PAC Machine Edition software to program and troubleshoot Emerson/GE PLCs.
• Use Studio 5000 along with other Rockwell software programs to troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs.
• Use TIA Portal to be able to troubleshoot Siemens PLCs and Simocode Starters.
• Use Aveva System Platform and Classic InTouch HMI software to program and troubleshoot automated plants.
• Participate in the On-Call rotation with the rest of the Automation Group.

Requirements

• Have at least a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on controls or power.
• Minimum 4 years of development experience with Aveva (Wonderware) System Platform.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an automation engineer programming Emerson (formerly GE), Rockwell, Modicon, or Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with ladder logic, AutoCAD, basic networking, windows operating systems, 3 phase motor control equipment, 120VAC 24VDC controls.
• Able to travel to assist with the installation of controls, perform the checkout and commissioning of automation Installations at various company locations.
• Are innovative and knowledgeable in applying electrical/control improvements to plant processes.
• Have the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills, including ability to understand and provide assistance over the phone for electrical issues. Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to document technical procedures and processes is a must.
• Are motivated, a team player, and be able to keep up with the latest technology.
• Are willing to travel overnight 25-50% of the time depending on the project. This includes some international and weekend travel.