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KBR, Inc. · 3 months ago

Field Service Automation Engineer (Contingency Hire)

KBR, Inc. is a company that focuses on installing and maintaining automated systems in industrial settings. The Field Service Automation Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated equipment at customer sites, ensuring efficient operation with minimal downtime.

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Responsibilities

Generate electrical schematics, P&IDs, and sequence of operations
Conduct SOPs, risk assessments, validation reports, FAT/SAT documentation
Root cause analysis for equipment and controls failures
Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and robotics
Conduct system integration, calibration, and validation of automation equipment
Monitor the software platform and analyze the data to facilitate efficiency and readiness
Use dashboards or analytics platforms for downtime/OEE tracking
Lead control system projects from concept of task to commissioning
Analyze system data and diagnostics to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity
Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and internal quality procedures

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI/SCADA configurationNetwork designDiagnosticsIntegration with robotic systemsElectrical panel designIndustrial EthernetMotion control systemsSafety systemsSQLAutomated storage systemsMES/WMS/WCS

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Willingness to travel for commissioning and support
PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff, Omron) -- five years field experience
HMI/SCADA configuration (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk View) -- three years or more experience
Motion control systems (servo motors, VFDs, stepper systems)
PID tuning and loop control
Proficiency in industrial Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP)
Fieldbus protocols (CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-i)
Network design and diagnostics (VLANs, switches, routers)
Integration with robotic systems (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa)
Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
Conveyor systems, sorters, pick-to-light/put-to-light systems
Experience with goods-to-person (GTP) and shuttle systems
Electrical panel design and wiring (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
Familiarity with NFPA 70/NEC, UL, CE standards
Safety systems (Safety PLCs, light curtains, emergency stops, interlocks)
Experience with MES/WMS/WCS integration
SQL and data logging for performance monitoring

Preferred

Degree or work experience Mechatronics, or related field work
5–8+ years in automated warehouse material handling systems
Experience in e-commerce or high-throughput logistics environments (e.g., Amazon, Ocado, DHL)
Familiarity with cloud-based automation monitoring or BBMS platforms

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (9)
2021 (35)
2020 (25)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2006-11-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Stuart Bradie
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Mark W. Sopp
EVP and CFO
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