Automation/Plant Controls Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and implementing process control solutions for our clients production facility. This is a hands-on role that will require creativity in designing and implementing industrial automation solutions to support company needs. This Automation Engineer will implement successful PLC and HMI automation projects and maintain up to date knowledge of process manufacturing field instrumentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program control systems – SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, Communications hardware, etc. 
• Design, configure, and program HMI screens to support the overall control of the equipment and process, ensuring proper configuration is in place for PLC/HMI hardware to effectively communicate. 
• Setup and startup of hardware and software for the PLC, HMI, variable frequency drives, control, and communications networks. 
• Coordinate with management and automation team members regarding control system development, standards, and implementation. 
• Work with production and process development team to capture data and develop custom automation systems suited to department needs. 
• Participate in testing and commissioning of the control system. 
• Ensure QA/QC process is established and implemented as related to the control system – programming, implementation and testing. 
• Load, test and document control system programs and communication systems. 
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers as related to control system supply, integration, implementation and testing. 
• Conduct end-user training 
• Work and communicate effectively with other disciplines, task leaders, and project managers. 
•  Identify technologies to be used for future applications and extensions of current architectures. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years of industrial automation programming or related work experience. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Computer Engineering or Associate Degree in Engineering or trade school program completion in relevant field. 
• Ability to understand chemical dosing and effectively automating the controls system to achieve a steady, consistent dosage. 
• Understanding of industrial environments, engineering, and production processes. 
• AutoCAD or other design software (Solidworks, Inventor, etc.) knowledge preferred. 
• Experience with any of the following PLC's: Allen Bradly, Modicon, Siemens, AutomationDirect, and Omron. Proven experience with any of the following HMI, or SCADA software packages AutomationDirect's C-More, Ignition SCADA by Inductive Automation, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Vijeo Citect, Ci-Tech, etc. 
• Experience with motor controls: electrical or drive type, VFD, VSD. 
• Knowledge of process manufacturing field instrumentation, technology and batch process manufacturing expertise in the following project phases: documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, systems integration, testing and on-site startup. 
• Experience preparing P&IDs, wiring schematics, network and control system architecture designs highly preferred. 
• Proven track record in programming leadership as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices, as well as providing detailed documentation upon project completion. 
• Project management experience highly preferred. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Self-starter and hands-on work style. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

Location: Huntington Beach, CA