Automation Engineer

Festus, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery.

Understand maintain and troubleshoot Siemens control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet ControlNet DeviceNet Profibus Profinet motor control systems frequency drives and electrical distribution systems.

Write and troubleshoot programs in the HMI and Siemens PLCs and make changes in logic and process controls within a cement manufacturing environment.

Preventative/predictive maintenance of the control system by focusing on optimization and reliability of equipment.

Develop and implement maintenance schedule for all system hardware/software.

Maintain detailed records of repairs and modifications to control logic.

Maintain the plant computer network and servers.

Work with other departments on plant automation and process optimization.

Establish and maintain communication with suppliers contractors and engineering firms as well as technical people within the plant and company.

Be on call on a rotating basis to cover plant needs.

Work on special projects assigned by the Maintenance or Production Manager

Relieve the CEMs Technician in times of absence.

Function well in a team environment

Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus to update drawings as needed.

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Automation engineering or related technical field required

3 years of experience in the electrical or process control environment

Preferable cement process knowledge

Candidate should have strong HMI PLC and instrumentation background

Strong process controls and electrical skills with emphasis on process optimization

Competency in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and P&ID drawings

Proven experience in PLC Logic and programming as well as in HMI systems and related hardware/software

Ability to operate data acquisition/analysis systems and software

Required Experience:

Responsibilities Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery. Understand maintain and troubleshoot Siemens control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as E...