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The Haskell Company · 14 hours ago

Project Engineer - Automation

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Haskell Company is seeking a Project Engineer - Automation who will be responsible for the design aspects of projects including electrical design, PLC and HMI development, and data collection operations. The role involves managing vendor schedules, performing system commissioning, and providing ongoing technical support.

Real Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare/update Control System Architecture Drawings

Prepare man-hour estimates for completion of the project

Design low voltage (typically 480VAC and lower) power and control systems for automated process or packaging applications including control panels, HMI Stations, motor control centers, safety systems, and automation network design

Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, and other necessary project installation documents

Review and modify electrical drawings to ensure quality and functionality

Develop functional specifications/sequence of operations

Develop PLC application software

Develop HMI application software

Develop data collection and reporting software

Answer RFI’s (Request for Information) from contractors and vendors

Supervision of construction and check-out of control system panels and components in vendor’s facilities

Update and maintain installation punch list to track contractor progress/issues

Provide informal training to the client operating and maintenance personnel related to process system operation and control system maintenance

Commission control system: conduct point-to-point checks, perform trial performance runs, and performance runs with product

Document and maintain proper records of all design changes made during installation and startup to serve as a basis for the development of record drawings for the control system

Provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support as requested by clients as ongoing support after startup

Provide supervisors and project managers with reports on project progress with respect to work completed and work remaining, actual time requirements versus estimates, and technical matters related to startup and/or client service

Coordinate with the project manager to maximize project profitability. Work to develop technical skills to maximize execution efficiency

Maintain close contact and coordination with supervisor and project managers concerning all internal and external activity for scheduling

The pursuit of a Professional Engineering License is encouraged

Mentor other staff members on learned technical job skills

Up to 40% travel per calendar year

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingElectrical designData collection softwareControl system commissioningBasic electrical instrumentsTeam collaborationTime managementInterpersonal skillsFlexibility

Required

Degreed Engineer in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5 to 10 years of experience in industrial controls design

Ability to understand and generate electrical designs/schematics for automation and control systems

PLC programming in RSLogix5000 for Allen-Bradley is required, other platforms are desired

HMI programming in one of the following is required: Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, or Ignition

Ability to develop simple sketches and drawings and provide verbal instructions to communicate and define design requirements

Ability to use basic electrical instruments such as multimeters required

Strong computer skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Flexibility is required to adjust to changing timelines and meet deadlines

Ability to understand and adhere to both company and client design standards

Excellent skills in time management, organization, and analytics

Must be able to communicate in an objective and concise manner with supervisor(s), project managers, process engineers, suppliers, clients, and others, both orally and in writing, as related to job duties

Must exhibit sound interpersonal skills and maintain amicable professional relationships with all company, client, and related business personnel

Must be self-motivated with regard to the completion of assigned tasks and in obtaining new work from supervisors

Basic understanding of hydraulics, fluid flow, pneumatics, and electric circuits

Preferred

Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, beverage, or consumer products industries is preferred

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Company

The Haskell Company

Glassdoor4.0

The Haskell Company deliver services like modeling, architecture, construction process, packaging

Founded in 1965

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.haskell.com

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