Automation Engineer

Kerry Group•Harrisonburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are now recruiting for a Process Automation Engineer at our facility in Harrisonburg, VA. In this strategically important role, the successful candidate will be focused on driving process improvement and sustainability through the delivery of a best in class Automation environment.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication or in Instrumentation and Control.
3+ years’ experience in process automation within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in SCADA, PLC & HMI programming tools and software (e.g., Wonderware Archestra, Schneider, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB).
Set-up of new Scada and management of Scada Instrumentation
Experience with industrial communication protocols.
and networking (e.g. firewall, ethernet switches, LIU, FO cables, communication cables and other network equipment)
Familiarity with industrial sensors, actuators, and control devices including motor control using starters and VFD.
Strong understanding of electrical and control system design principles.
Excellent project management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, vendors, contractors etc. to understand requirements and deliver the project.

Nice To Haves

Dairy or food manufacturing and / or spray drying experience is highly desirable.
knowledge of Wonderware-InTouch will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, fix / repair and support existing automation equipment, electrical control panels and communication protocols (e.g. ethernet, device net, Profibus and Modbus).
Identify opportunities and carry out feasibility studies for project automation within existing processes and projects.
Automation System Design Design, develop, and implement electrical automation systems and controls for industrial processes, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.
Designing SCADA/DCS system, architecture finalization, preparing I/O list, selecting communication protocol.
PLC Programming Develop and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs to automate and control processes efficiently. Troubleshoot PLC-related issues.
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development Design and create user-friendly HMI interfaces for operators to monitor and control automation systems. Should be able to manage Scada Servers, HMIs and SCADA database, knowledge of Wonderware-InTouch will be added advantage.
Sensor Integration Select, install, and calibrate various sensors, transducers, and instruments to gather data and provide feedback for control systems.
Networking and Communication Establish communication protocols between different devices, controllers, and systems, including Ethernet, Modbus, OPC, RS232, RS-485 and Profibus.
Preparing the calibration schedule for various instruments like Thermocouple, Pressure transducers, Flow meters
Update documentation, drawings for all automation-related equipment