Senior Automation Engineer: PLC, HMI & Project Leadership

Ultipro; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien’s Process and Manufacturing (P&M) Division is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to join our multi-disciplined design firm in Decatur, AL. The qualified applicant will have the opportunity to engage in all phases of a project from inception to completion of construction.

This involvement is intended to grow individuals and nurture design talents. As an Automation Engineer, you will be required to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and client focus/customer service;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ automation engineering experience in process, manufacturing or utility industrial facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI system programs as well as hardware designs for clients in manufacturing, processing and utilities facilities.
• Serve as project manager to ensure communication and execution of work is within scope, schedule and budget by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.
• Develop project proposals for multi-discipline projects.
• Direct designers in the development of automation installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, to meet customer specifications and applicable codes.
• Coordinate the quotation, procurement and delivery of automation system components.
• Write functional descriptions based on the customer controls requirements.
• Initiate, develop and lead factory and/or site acceptance tests.
• Lead a team to perform onsite system commissioning and startup support.
• Develop and perform operator training.
• Maintain schedule for multiple projects, multiple clients, and multiple resources.
• Develop and maintain business relationships by interfacing with existing and potential clients.
• Be a resource and provide mentoring for junior Automation Engineers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Wonderware InTouch

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Siemens SIMATIC

GE iFix

Inductive Automation Ignition

Trihedral VTScada

Siemens WinCC

Job description

Salas O’Brien’s Process and Manufacturing (P&M) Division is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to join our multi-disciplined design firm in Decatur, AL. The qualified applicant will have the opportunity to engage in all phases of a project from inception to completion of construction.

This involvement is intended to grow individuals and nurture design talents. As an Automation Engineer, you will be required to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and client focus/customer service;