Job Description
Software design for control systems
Programming of control systems (Siemens, Rockwell, SCADA applications)
Provide technical documentation relevant to software (MS Word, MS Excel)
Manage project schedule throughout the software design to validation process, communicating routine updates with the project team
Manage external contractors (control panel fabrication, electrical/instrumentation/control installation) as needed to support the project
Train site maintenance automation technicians and engineers on new software
Support installation and commissioning of control system
Support validation team with testing of control system
Lead automation projects and provide validation support
Participate in determining project budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, and qualifications.
Integrate specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, and qualification testing form projects.
Coordinate with Information Technology team on the network design and installation
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, and Validation.
Implement and test design solutions and maintain technical project files.
Design, test, and implement control systems for various operations.
Develop project PLC codes, configure, and set up control systems.
Research and identify materials appropriate for automated system designs.
Provide support in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Building Automation System (BAS) Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities areas to improve the overall manufacturing safety, effectiveness, and reliability.
Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote, 3 days in office
Travel required: domestic (5%) and foreign (2%)
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related field plus 5 years of experience as an automation engineer responsible for providing software for capital projects or any occupation in which the experience was gained, plus demonstrated experience in:
Rockwell and Siemens control system design
programming and implementation
developing PLC codes
configuring systems and setting up networks
using software to design, program, and implement systems that automate and regulate machinery
performing FATs, SATs to demonstrate the functioning of the control systems
Travel Requirements
Requires up to 5% domestic and 2% foreign travel
Telecommuting/Remote Work is Permitted
2 days remote, 3 days in office
Please copy and paste your resume in the email body (do not send attachments, we cannot open them) and email it to candidates at placementservicesusa.com with reference #0071-0011 in the subject line.
Thank you.
Senior Automation Engineer I (0071-0011) in Los Angeles at Placement Services USA, Inc.
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