Automation Engineer

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all. Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions. This position works in a production environment to include inside and outside work. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with. Position requires the ability to sit for a minimum of 6 hours per day; stand, walk, bend over and reach above head less than an hour a day; minimal lifting or carrying of 50 pounds occasionally and repetitive use of hands/arms for writing and computer work. Position requires the ability to climb ladders and be at high levels.

Requirements

Associates degree or five years of technical trade school
Experience in developing and maintaining instrument indices, I/O lists, and datasheets
Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation’s PLC/HMI systems, and Yokogawa or other DCS systems
Experience with industrial communication networks
Ability to work independently with little to no direction and take initiative within scope of work responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstratable technical proficiency with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Working knowledge of the National Electronic Code (NEC) and electrical installation and mechanical practices
Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation’s PLC/HMI systems, and Yokogawa or other DCS systems.
Experience with industrial communication networks.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop instrument index, I/O list, instrument data sheets, etc. using an instrument database or similar tool
Assist in selection of instrumentation for process control applications
Assist in performing instrument sizing calculations for valves, flowmeters, etc.
Assist Process Engineers and other disciplines with P&ID development
Develop Control System Network drawings
Develop or modify PLC/HMI or DCS applications as required
Coordinate with other disciplines to locate control panels and ensure appropriate control power and utilities are provided for I&C devices and panels
Provide I&C and automation feedback for the control requirements of process and mechanical equipment
Develop I&C and automation construction specifications as required
Manage projects from start to finish to provide support to the maintenance E/I department with training, project documentation, and drawing
Mentor E&I Technician, Automation Specialist, Control Technicians, and Maintenance contractors onsite as required
Work with OEM and engineering firms to create control panels drawings, and review for accuracy and specification requirements
Perform maintenance and upgrades on existing control systems industrial communication networks
Develop and/or modify PLC/HMI or DCS applications as required
On call duty on a rotating basis for automation issues
Other duties as assigned