Automation Engineer

ATSS Engineering has a client in Calvert, AL looking for Automation Engineers.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The ideal candidate will provide on-site Automation support through technical leadership and continuous optimization of process improvement projects within the Central Engineer team to meet the business goals of the company.

The Basics:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field


• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in automation in manufacturing, commissioning or service for automation systems, preferred in steel or similar heavy industry


• Knowledge on strip quality measuring systems


• Industrial process automation systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)


• Motor Control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives, including regulation via PLC systems


• Industrial communication systems, such as LAN systems, Profibus, Profinet, ProfiSafe, Wireless Networking


• Intermediate experience with industrial instrumentation and Human Machine Interface Systems, such as WinCC, WinCC Flex


• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)

The Extras:

• 5 years of automation experience preferred


• Knowledge of Siemens PLCs is preferred


• Knowledge of data acquisition such as ibaAnalyzer preferred


• Familiar with Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)


• Working knowledge of Industrial Safety Systems preferred

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications


• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives


• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Provide technical support and consultancy to the management structure


• Assists with coordinating third party engineering contracting services from the scope definition phase, to the close out document phase, ensuring the non-interference of new deployments in existing processes, through participation and analysis in its developing phase.


• Provide regular updates to internal customers


• Prepares and presents reports and findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends


• Observes safety, review accident/incident reports and assist in investigations as required

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office and Industrial setting


• Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL


• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads