E Tech Group · 3 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Kansas City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expE Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to perform all aspects of process automation engineering and system integration. The role involves leading project teams in designing, configuring, and testing control applications while ensuring customer satisfaction and project deliverables are met.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead or work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control applications
Understand the project scope and financials and exercise good time management skills to plan & coordinate the work as part of a project team by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with project leadership and identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client
Anticipate and provide solutions to project leadership and/or customer giving high priority to customer satisfaction offering strong technical expertise and advisement as part of the project team
Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client’s facility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent educational background
5+ years of industry hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants - preferably in CPG / Life Sciences / Food & Beverage / Chemical domains
Understanding of batch and continuous process control strategies deployed in
Demonstrated ability to develop process control system applications, utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, configuration of thin client server applications, design, developing & maintaining databases for data collection, configuring process historians and using reporting tools to present process data to operations & management, tuning control loops, providing control system startup services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications
Solid understanding of object-oriented software development & delivery methodologies
Expertise with the design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of virtual server-based control system architectures, and understanding of control system network topology, i.e. Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc
Knowledge of process instrumentation specification, installation & troubleshooting, and control panel design, check-out, commissioning & troubleshooting
Hands-on experience rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and perform complex system testing
Experience working at customer sites supporting the installation & commissioning of equipment and systems
Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls
ISA S88 Batch standard
ISA S95 Controls System Architecture standard
GAMP 5 & cGMP
21 CFR Part 11
PLC Programming with one or more of Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000/5/500, or Siemens Step 7 or TIA Portal
Ability to program in RLL, SFC and ST
HMI Programming using one or more of Rockwell FTView ME and SE, Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation Ignition
Configuration & use of one or more of Wonderware DAS/OI Server, FactoryTalk Gateway, RSLinx, RSNetWorx, KepServerEx
Configuration & development of one or both of Wonderware InBatch & Rockwell FTBatch
Configuration & development using one or more of Wonderware Historian, FTHistorian, OSI PI
Use of SQL for database creation, query & management. Ability to develop stored procedures, functions & views and use of SQL commands for integration of control systems to back-end databases
Familiarity with SSRS for reporting
Configure & operate Allen Bradley PowerFlex Drives via manual HIM or through PLC programming
Configuration, use & troubleshooting of Allen Bradley Stratix switches
Experience programming various other control systems is desired (i.e., GE Fanuc, Siemens, DeltaV, Honeywell DCS, GE iFix)
Specific Process Knowledge that we typically provide: Bio Reactors, Skid System Controls, Clean/Steam in Place, Freeze Dryers, Autoclave Control Systems, Centrifuge Systems, Building Management & HVAC Control Systems, Thermal Oxidizer Systems, Purified Water, Finished Product Transfer Systems, Granulator Control Systems, Boilers and Boiler Control Systems, Bulk Material Handling and Processing, Laboratory Systems, Pasteurization and Homogenization, Wastewater Treatment, Weighing and Metering Systems, Wet or Dry Blending System
Benefits
401k + match + prompt enrollment.
Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.
Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career.
Company
E Tech Group
E Tech Group offers discrete manufacturing, operations, management, cybersecurity, industrial IT, continuous, and batch processes services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Graham Partners
2024-04-11Private Equity
2024-04-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Sean Smiley
Chief Revenue Officer
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