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Baker Group · 11 hours ago

Engineer - Industrial Automation

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Baker Group is focused on providing technical start-up, checkout, and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams, managing projects, and troubleshooting complex automation systems.

Building MaterialReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and purchasers and other internal staff

Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components

Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs

Ability to interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic

Ability to read and write code ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming

Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs

Ability to lead medium to large size projects

Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power

Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc

Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs

Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers

Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols

Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including but not limited to psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems

Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points

Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics

Create Automation System graphics and dashboards

Qualification

PLC programmingDDC controllersAutomation systemsNetworking protocolsAutoCAD ElectricHMI SoftwareInterpersonal skillsMentoringProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Four (4) to Seven (7) years of Automation related field experience

Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to perform all necessary duties unsupervised

Knowledge of common Windows Office applications

Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication protocols and hardware configurations

Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Ability to take direction and fulfill commitments

Value and support company mission and culture

Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels

Understanding of construction site safety and display a high awareness of your surroundings

Effectively prioritize and balance the 'big picture' and immediate responsibilities

Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others

Ability to communicate and work well with others specifically but not limited to our electrical team members and project management staff at all levels

Effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians

Ability to effectively work with your project team members to resolve issues promptly

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required

Company

Baker Group

Baker Group is a construction company that provides designing and contracting services.

Founded in 1963

Ankeny, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://thebakergroup.com

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