Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Strategy and Development:
• Support the design and implementation of automation solutions that align with our modernization objectives.
• Analyze current systems and processes identify automation opportunities and propose improvements.
• Identify challenges and requirements (packaging constraints, utilities, HSE requirements, flexibility need, etc.) related automation projects
• Modernization Initiatives:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams understand modernization goals and translate them in technical requirements.
• Drive the automation of legacy systems, incorporating modern technologies and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies enhance automation capabilities.
• System Integration and Optimization:
• Ensure smooth integration of automation solutions with existing systems and platforms.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of automated processes, addressing issues and implementing improvements.
• Develop and maintain documentation related automation processes and standards.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
• Ensure implementation of new standard work on-line and support operators and maintenance technicians with the new way of working
• Work closely with stakeholders, including IT, operations, and business units, talign automation efforts with organizational goals.
• Lead projects and initiatives related automation and modernization, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation and modernization.
• Identify and advocate for opportunities enhance automation processes and methodologies.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Core Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as TSQL, VB, or C#.
• Experience with Industrial automation tools and Vendor platforms (e.g., TwinCat 3, B&R, Elau).
• Experience or Core certification within Ignition version 8 or greater. Gold certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 Networking, VM Management, Windows based PCs
• Experience specifying controls hardware fit application within Legacy systems
• Experience of implementation at scale of industrial projects
• Understanding of modern industrial controls development methodologies and architectures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical or Chemical engineering or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automation engineering, with a strong background in modernization and system integration.

Pay Range:

• $58 – $62/Hr