Automation Engineer

Job Description

Our Automation team in the  Greater Boston, Southern Hampshire Area is currently looking for a bright, ambitious Senior Automation Engineer (minimum of 3 years of experience) who enjoys team work and on-going challenging projects.

Experience:
•    Experience with Rockwell FACTORYTALK SUITE (FactoryTalk View SE, FactoryTalk AssetCentre) and CONTROLLOGIX CONTROLLER PLC platform Required; Win-911 Alarm Notification Software experience a definite Plus.
•    Experience with Wonderware InTouch System and/or Emerson Process Management DELTAV DCS System beneficial.  Knowledge of S88 batch standard a plus. 
•    Preferred experience with Data Historian packages such as OSI PI & FT Historian.
•    Knowledgeable on validation requirements for control systems in cGMP environments a plus (21CFR11).

Responsibilities 
•    Design, configuration and implementation of DCS, PLCs, HMIs, Network servers, switches. Knowledge of Virtualization and thin client technology is a plus.
•    Perform work within budget and schedule parameters and provide appropriate feedback to project manager for workload, schedule, and cost management.
•    Work with customer to establish control strategies and automation details. Perform work within applicable standards, guidelines, and procedures.
•    Coordinate technical engineering activities of project teams and/or execute technical tasks in the design, development, implementation, and documentation of process automation/control projects.
•    Draft, Review, and update as necessary SDS’s, DDS’s, and FS’s. 
•    Perform and/or facilitate on-site start up and training activities.
•    Mentor less experienced coworkers on technical or project execution elements.
•    Provide proactive input and solutions to the engineering organization for continuous improvement of the organization.
•    Assist in the development of creating automation platform standards – modules, libraries, graphics etc. 

Key Attributes
•    Ability to determine best technical approach based on customer requirements
•    Ability to read, discuss, and provide input on P&ID drawings, electrical drawings, various process flowcharts, etc.
•    Ability to reverse engineer existing controls systems in migration projects.
•    Flexible, practical, and objective approach to issues
•    Organized, conscientious, and adaptable in work execution
•    Perceptive and understanding in working with customers. Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Self-motivated, capable of working in a team environment or individually
•    Manage and develop client relationships and expectations on projects assigned

Education 
•    BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR   related technical field experience is equally accepted. A minimum of five (3) years’ experience as a controls engineer, preferably in the life sciences, foods, chemical, hydrocarbon processing, or other process industries
•    Travel to customer sites is required for this position