Job Description Required Duties The candidate must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment. Engineering teams are responsible for the design and integration of control systems for customer applications and processes. Duties may include and are not limited to PLC and HMI programming, network design, system commissioning, system support, internal/external training, and technical consultation. Areas of focus are controls standardization.
Specific Responsibilities: The following lists are general responsibilities that may vary from customer to customer.
Primary Standards Development - Developing standardize code & development tools, including:
Creating PLC/HMI/Diagnostic Libraries (AOIs, FBs, UDT, Faceplates, etc.)
Creating Quality Check Tools – used to validate standards were properly executed
Creating Process for Standards deployment including input/outputs of deliverables and utilizing check-in/check-out and sign-off procedures to ensure Quality and Timing Milestones are met
Secondary : Project Supervision - Supervision of controls activities:
Participate in Design Reviews and support customer meetings proactively
Train team member on project standards
Plan to execute work within budget, with exceptional quality (FTR), and on time
Track and report metrics as required
Forecast time/resources to complete remaining work
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and champion outcomes of the initiatives.
Supervise activities of functionally assigned personnel, applying knowledge of automation concepts and procedures and production area knowledge
Execute, supervise, and verify all works aligns to customer specifications and expectations.
Apply special knowledge of automation, controls engineering, and robotics where applicable
Travel to customer sites as necessary for the betterment of assigned team or to personally deliver optimal solutions
Technical Skills PLC Programming: Rockwell – Studio5000, RSLogix 5
Siemens – TIA Portal V15+, Step 7
HMI Design: Rockwell – RS/FT View ME/SE
Siemens – TIA Portal Advanced, WinCC Flexible/SCADA
Computer Programming: Experience in one or more of the following: Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, Python, etc.
General Networking - Ethernet troubleshooting and design of various hardware types and configurations:
Network Address Translation
VLANs
Various Network Topologies (Star, Linear, Ring…)
Business Software - Produce documentation, calculations, and presentations:
Microsoft Office
Hardware Design :
Understand electrical, pneumatic and water schematics and complete the integration of industrial automation systems
Additional Information Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a controls related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent)
Seven plus years of applicable experience in an industrial environment that includes design, debug, startup, and production-readying of industrial controls equipment.
Must have knowledge of multiple customer platforms. Experience must include complete knowledge of full project lifecycle
Responsibilities For Health, Safety And Environment Include Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct
Candidates must also possess the following traits: Logical thinker & problem solver
Organized & detail oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with “can do” mindset
Strong leadership skills
Team player with emphasis on team development
Innovative regarding new processes and development aids
Budget and deadline aware
Must be willing to travel up to 30%
Must be willing to work long hours on various shift models
Join the Winning Team at PA Solutions, Inc. (a global division of ATS Automation). We help exceptional customers automate their manufacturing as Tooling System Integrators. We work with Global OEM's/Tier suppliers supporting transportation and aerospace industries. Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with PA Solutions, Inc. Join an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality. PA Solutions, Inc. offers a superior benefits package designed with you in mind! If you would like to automate your future, check us out and be a part of our unprecedented growth!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.