Automation Engineer
$140,000–$140,000 year
On-siteLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead automation activities for all manufacturing lines, managing control system design, specification, programming, testing, and commissioning. Install new equipment throughout the plant, upgrade obsolete systems, and develop machine design control systems including servo motion and high-speed device integration. Manage automation projects and external contractors to ensure delivery on time, within specification, and within budget. Investigate technical issues, provide support to production and maintenance disciplines, and maintain system reliability while implementing code changes under change control. Stay abreast of new technologies to avoid obsolescence and drive production efficiencies. Partner with cross-functional teams to remove barriers and support process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing/Controls Engineering, or Computer Science
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working with automated control systems within a high volume manufacturing operation
- Must have extensive experience in PLC's, HMI's, and SCADA
- Siemens: S5 & S7
- Allen-Bradley: Controllogix, RsView, Factory Talk SE/ME, Rockwell Historians, Rockwell Vantagepoint
- Wonderware
- SQL
- C/C++
- Servos, VFD's, and related
- Project management, process engineering, system specification, costing, commissioning, maintenance, commissioning schedules, tracking of costs and extras, supervision of contractors, spares management
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with employees and other individuals
- Ability to function effectively with moderate to high levels of stress in a demanding and dynamic environment
- Able to wear prescribed personal protective equipment and appropriate clothing
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Effectively read, write, speak, and communicate in English fluently
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
- Ability to walk, bend, climb, crouch, lean, reach, and other physical movements as required to effectively and efficiently perform duties
- Work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment, including noise, extreme temperatures and humidity, odors, dust, etc
- Effectively use a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse, as well as commonly used and specialty software to complete necessary functions
- Finger dexterity, visual acuity, discernment of sounds, color, and texture
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