Automation Engineer

Allendale County, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for the maintenance development and/or configuration of control systems codes for reliable operation of manufacturing processes and the existing automation systems the front-line support for manufacturing process automation support for our client in Carolina PR. Will work with cross function team to troubleshoot issues for reliable operation of automation systems. Will be supporting day to day automation activities preparing/adhering project schedules and programming process control systems as applicable. Will be providing technical support for daily manufacturing operations and for the specification installation start-up and validation support of process equipment projects. As applicable other duties include interfacing Maintenance Tech Engineering and Manufacturing personnel as required to coordinate plant shutdowns prepare and review Operational SOPs and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) and represent automation group in several process meetings. Ensure compliance with data integrity and be accountable of the system life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under limited supervision and in accordance with the laws federal regulations and applicable state and local policies procedures and client guidelines this position has the following tasks and duties.

Main Responsibilities:

Be a Subject Matter Expert for Rockwell Automations PLCs and HMIs codes or DeltaV System code of the designated area.
Provide frontline support and troubleshoot PLC and HMI codes and electrical equipment as applicable.
Professional experience to work independently with minimum supervision.
Deliver professional Automation support representing the Automation Engineering on cross functional process teams possibly for data analytics and reporting as applicable.
Leading equipment and process troubleshooting efforts.
Implementing continuous improvement projects possibly for data review/monitoring audit trails as applicable.
Interacting regularly with Manufacturing Maintenance Process Engineers Validation and Quality and other functions as needed.
Data monitoring and analysis for process improvements and issue resolution for applicable departments.
Author review and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs) drawings schematics work orders etc.
Identify process automation and Data Integrity knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability as applicable.
Manage control systems assets through the life cycle.
Understand how the instrument communicates with the control system.
Understand interfaces and data flow.
Understand (or participate in the development) of the Data Integrity Strategy.

Provide engineering support and project management by:

Maintaining and enhancing the Process Control and other Systems as applicable
Developing the project scope including user requirement design functional specifications and engineering drawings.
Influencing functional groups regarding operability technical feasibility engineering design maintenance spare parts installation/shut-down coordination project schedule and validation/documentation requirements.
Arranging for procurement of equipment and instrumentation required for the projects.
Working with professional consultants and mechanical contractors to develop design and construction drawings/specifications and to implement and test the changes.
Leading installation start-up commissioning and qualification activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BS Engineering (Electrical Chemical Computer Mechanical Industrial)
1-4 years of experience with demonstrated examples of learning agility or 5-10 years of proven experience in similar position. Salary commensurate with experience.
1-3 years of experience in bulk pharmaceutical operations is highly recommended.
Experience and knowledge of DeltaV PLC and instrumentation (smart and conventional) is highly recommended.
EIT license required.

Automation EngineerThe Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for the maintenance development and/or configuration of control systems codes for reliable operation of manufacturing processes and the existing automation systems the front-line support for manufacturing process automation support ...

Automation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Responsibilities:

Be a Subject Matter Expert for Rockwell Automations PLCs and HMIs codes or DeltaV System code of the designated area.
Provide frontline support and troubleshoot PLC and HMI codes and electrical equipment as applicable.
Professional experience to work independently with minimum supervision.
Deliver professional Automation support representing the Automation Engineering on cross functional process teams possibly for data analytics and reporting as applicable.
Leading equipment and process troubleshooting efforts.
Implementing continuous improvement projects possibly for data review/monitoring audit trails as applicable.
Interacting regularly with Manufacturing Maintenance Process Engineers Validation and Quality and other functions as needed.
Data monitoring and analysis for process improvements and issue resolution for applicable departments.
Author review and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs) drawings schematics work orders etc.
Identify process automation and Data Integrity knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability as applicable.
Manage control systems assets through the life cycle.
Understand how the instrument communicates with the control system.
Understand interfaces and data flow.
Understand (or participate in the development) of the Data Integrity Strategy.

Provide engineering support and project management by:

Maintaining and enhancing the Process Control and other Systems as applicable
Developing the project scope including user requirement design functional specifications and engineering drawings.
Influencing functional groups regarding operability technical feasibility engineering design maintenance spare parts installation/shut-down coordination project schedule and validation/documentation requirements.
Arranging for procurement of equipment and instrumentation required for the projects.
Working with professional consultants and mechanical contractors to develop design and construction drawings/specifications and to implement and test the changes.
Leading installation start-up commissioning and qualification activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BS Engineering (Electrical Chemical Computer Mechanical Industrial)
1-4 years of experience with demonstrated examples of learning agility or 5-10 years of proven experience in similar position. Salary commensurate with experience.
1-3 years of experience in bulk pharmaceutical operations is highly recommended.
Experience and knowledge of DeltaV PLC and instrumentation (smart and conventional) is highly recommended.
EIT license required.