Industrial Automation Engineer - Augusta, United States - Hamlyn Williams

    Hamlyn Williams
    Hamlyn Williams Augusta, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Industrial Automation Engineer

    On-site, full-time

    Augusta, GA

    We are looking for:

    The Industrial Automation Specialist supports site PLC and HMI install base to ensure operability, integrity and functionality of PLC controlled equipment at the Augusta site

    We count on you for:


    • Participate in and incorporate site safety culture into work life


    • Manage and develop PLC install base to include troubleshooting existing code and development of new control strategies to meet internal customer requirements


    • Manage and develop HMI software applications based on Wonderware and / or PanelView platforms


    • Troubleshoot communications protocols to include Ethernet TCP/IP, ASI-NET, ProfiBus DP, Ethernet / IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP


    • Identify hardware / software interface problems through knowledge of above systems


    • OPC interfacing to a variety of vendor controllers for data acquisition


    • Work in team environment to draw on and build up Industrial Automation knowledge base


    • Interface with internal customers to ensure project qualifications and expectations are met


    • Provide training to users of newly modified or installed systems


    • Identify and define project and application requirements and issues through client interactions


    • Research and evaluate the functionality of vendor software to meet user needs, assess vendor proposals, and serve as a technical / vendor liaison when applicable


    • Exercise due diligence in performing / maintaining necessary disaster recovery backups


    • Utilize knowledge and problem solving skills to return failed components / equipment to a running state in a timely, efficient and safe manner.


    • Define and establish an effective testing environment and plan for function testing when applicable

    You will bring:


    • Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) in Computer Science or Equivalent; or 4 – 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


    • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills


    • Familiarity with Windows Domain environments


    • Working knowledge of Ethernet device network connectivity and integration


    • Working knowledge of Rockwell PLCs to include SLC500, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, ControlLogix and applicable configuration software


    • Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PanelView HMIs for configuration and troubleshooting


    • Working knowledge of Wonderware HMI for configuration and troubleshooting


    • Ability to configure and troubleshoot ASI-NET, Profibus DP, and Ethernet IP communications


    • Configure and support installed Allen Bradley STRATIX switches


    • Ability to manage personal workload and prioritize work


    • Familiarity with AVEVA PI system interface and server is desired but not required for this role


    • Familiarity with DeltaV DCS systems is desired but not required for this role