Senior Engineer - Industrial Automation

Haskell; Salt Lake City, Livermore (UT, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell is seeking a lead automation engineer to serve as the primary technical resource for automation scopes on complex projects. You will coordinate design across multiple disciplines, vendors and subcontractors, and work directly with customer and project leadership to develop and implement automation deliverables.

You will also execute a project from conception through startup, including budget development, scope definitions, vendor coordination, and development of control system design,

Responsibilities

• Lead technical resource for automation scopes across projects.
• Coordinate design activities across disciplines, vendors and subcontractors.
• Develop and implement automation deliverables with customer and project leadership.
• Manage project from conception through startup including budgets, scopes and schedules.
• Supervise a small team of automation engineers and provide project reporting.

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way - while making a real impact.

In this role, you will serve as the lead technical resource for all automation scopes of work related to a project and will be responsible for coordination of design activities across multiple disciplines, vendors and/or subcontractors. You will work directly with customer and project leadership to develop and implement automation deliverables. You will also execute a project from beginning to end, including budget development and estimating, vendor scope development, conducting plant surveys, proposal development, execution of conceptual design work, execution of detailed design, programming, project management and startup. Additionally, you may manage a small team of automation engineers working under your supervision for both design and startup aspects of a project. You will provide project reporting to project and discipline leadership, including deliverable completion tracking and budget projections

Job Responsibilities:

• Application of Knowledge of Design (Conceptual Design)
  • Prepare and update control system basis of design and network architectures.
  • Understand and determine customer needs and define services needed to provide an effective project.
  • Develop automation content for proposals.
  • Develop automation design, hardware, and install budgets.
• 2. Detailed Design
  • Design low voltage (typically 480VAC and lower) power and control systems for automated process or packaging applications including control system panels, motor control center design, safety systems, and automation network design utilizing accepted practices and company or client standards.
  • Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, and other necessary project documents.
  • Review, check, modify, and develop control system drawings.
  • Develop functional specifications/sequence of operations.
  • Develop PLC programs utilizing company or client standards.
  • Develop HMI programs utilizing company or client standards.
  • Develop data collection and reporting software.
  • Review equipment specifications and line layouts.
  • Work closely with the simulation team to develop emulations.
  • Support the development & implementation of an acceptance test plan for the equipment at vendor’s facility and for the installed system at customer’s facility.
  • Participate in design reviews and vendor coordination meetings; present design and other technical information and generally works with the project team throughout the overall design process
• Design Project Execution
  • Supervises the staff assigned to the projects, ensuring optimal staff utilization.
  • Oversees the work performed by the assigned staff.
  • Provides direction for what is to be included in design and programming deliverables.
  • Works with project Lead Associate to ensure that project schedule will be met and complete deliverables are provided for each submission.
  • Develops project within provided design budget.
• Construction/Startup Support
  • Answer RFIs (Request for Information).