Automation Engineer

Job Description: Job DescriptionREGULAR DUTIES Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules andprocedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel tocontinuously improve overall safety. Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant processservers, and overall process network. Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on aregular basis. Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant officecomputer servers. Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay. Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenancedepartment. Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process networkwhen necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming andinterfacing associated HMI screens. Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment. Take an active role in communications between departments, especiallyexplaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes toproduction personnel. Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipmentmalfunctions. Participate in development and implementation of all established companypolicies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel. All other duties and responsibilities, as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in engineering preferred; chemical, electrical or mechanical. Minimum of four years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in anautomated manufacturing environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong team building skills and ability to train others. Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to plan and conduct meetings and training sessions. Must be proficient in PLC and HMI programming, Knowledge of software upgrades and license renewals. Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervisionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Physically capable of climbing stairs Proficient verbal and written skills Must be able to read prints, electrical and mechanical Knowledge of PLC programming experience preferably with Modicon ControlExpert or Unity control systems. Must have previous HMI development preferably with GE iFix Familiar with Rockwell RS Studio Ability to install, maintain & test various PLC hardware, temperature, pressureand level instruments Must be familiar with IP addressing and Modbus communication protocols Ability to maintain plant office and process computer servers Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have manual dexterityneeded to type on a computer keyboard. Must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required. Review plant alarm logs for unusual events Attend Down Day Planning meetings Attend Staff meetings