Factory Automation Engineer I Industrial Control Systems and Automation

Factory Automation Engineer I - Industrial Control Systems and AutomationMajor PurposePerforms Factory Automation (FA) engineering work in support of Factory Automation (FA) engineering processes. Performs basic controls engineering (e.g. Electrical Machine controls design; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming; Industrial Robotics Programming; Electrical and Product Test System design PC Programming) assignments for specific engineering tasks. At this level projects are of limited scope and responsibility; work plans and decisions are made within established guidelines that may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign coordinate and review portions of work assigned to technicians support personnel and Duties Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps as well as the plant machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems. Contribute to the development of and implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design. Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards. Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements. Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan. Identify shortcomings in existing processes systems and procedures and use established change management programs to address them. Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice. Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products. Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist Abilities Knowledge Engineering Technology Engineering Design Engineering Development Business Requirements Analysis Engineering Specification Engineering Testing Project Schedule Management Engineering Build Engineering Implementation Engineering Technical Operations Support Health and Safety Negotiation Policy and Regulation Review and Reporting Risk Management Contract Management Costing and Budgeting Education Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Level