Automation Engineer

HIKMA•Bedford, OH

76d•$59,900 - $120,450•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Automation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the management and execution of all Engineering activities related to automation solutions for production and/or facility equipment. Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and optimization for assigned equipment, directing and coordinating activities to improve reliability, and applying advanced engineering principles to the design and implementation of new equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Engineering.
5-7 years of experience in all areas of process control systems encompassing instrumentation, automated control, and electrical distribution, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
Experience in programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Demonstrated computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and AutoCAD.
Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities.
Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills in order to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various level within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills to identify problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternate solutions and makes timely sound decisions even under risk and uncertainty.

Nice To Haves

Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft based systems, Visual Basic, and SQL is preferred.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens S7 PLCs is preferred.
Experience in programming and configuration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; experience with Wonderware products is preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve moderately complex equipment issues.
Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance to maintenance to perform repairs, design changes, or other corrections as a result of troubleshooting or performance evaluation.
Partner with Engineering lead to support the design, specification, installation, startup and validation of process control systems, electrical systems and instrumentation for capital and upgrade projects.
Ensure site specifications, standards and cGMP compliance to expectations are met and that good engineering practices are followed.
Coordinate with other engineers, project managers, and suppliers to assure a complete and timely design and implementation.
Direct mid-level complexity group projects - identify, propose and champion creative and constructive solutions articulating the business value created.
Monitor and communicate progress on all projects within the assigned portfolio to successfully deliver project scope, timeline and budget objectives.
Maintain a “state of control” over systems by assuring maintenance of as-built drawings, system documentation and EX rating management.
Coordinate with Operations to identify requirements for process controls, develop control strategies and implement.
Identify continuous improvement activities relative to plant automation control systems in support areas and champion solutions aligned with Site and Department metrics, Business Objectives and Strategy.
Identify areas of opportunity to improve equipment and component reliability.
Research new technologies and procedures relative to automation and controls that could be utilized to improve support area processes.
Analyze, compare and select equipment best suited for various applications.
Support standards development and master planning activities.
Develop calibration, preventative maintenance and additional procedures in support of systems and instruments installed.
Provide training and technical supervision to instrumentation and electrical personnel as well as Flow technicians for automation control systems in support areas.
Drive internal communication and ensures knowledge sharing across all colleagues for operational effectiveness and consistency.
Actively supports the business model effectively and consistently.
Fully supports the efficient working environment and applies continuous improvement process.