Senior Automation Control Engineer

AOCUSA • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The AOCUSA Engineering Operations Technology department is responsible for the design, specifications, implementation and commissioning of various production line and supporting process manufacturing systems. In this position you will be responsible for aiding in the design, integration, testing and commissioning of these production supporting industrial networking, automation, control and infrastructure systems. As a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer you will work as or closely with the chief architects, operations technical teams, packaging technical teams, subcontractors, partner and manufacturer teams. You will be responsible for documenting, troubleshooting, updating, upgrading and configuring automation controls systems. You will also be responsible for administering these systems on a day-to-day basis. This critical role is accountable for delivery of services that meet all technical requirements for company operations technology initiatives in a timely fashion. This position requires personal and administrative skills, such as initiative, time management, prioritization, multi-tasking, project assessment, scoping, estimation, time allocation/tracking, documentation, communication, and testing solution deployment.

Requirements

• B.S. in a technical discipline (EE, EET, or equivalent experience) or 8-12 years of job experience as a Sr. Controls Engineer
• Proven skills in SCADA, HMI systems, controls design and software engineering
• Knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx Classic
• Aptitude for understanding the mechanical operation of equipment
• Ability of situational awareness to quickly assess and take appropriate action
• Experience in Plant Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or Field Technician
• Proactive and hands-on work ethic
• Strong team oriented mentality
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Self-motivated with proven ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of controls theories and principals
• Proven skills in understanding and designing PLC programs and industrial networks (included but not limited to - Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, ProfiNet, Profibus, DeviceNet)
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Effective both independently and as a member of a team
• Customer service and performance driven
• Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a productive and professional manner
• Ability to understand the organization’s goals and objectives
• Detail oriented
• Ability to effectively measure business impact prior to execution of tasks and projects
• Basic mechanical skills required to mount IT hardware

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex automation controls systems and solutions within company facilities nationwide
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of PLC programs
• Write automations controls functional Specifications / Descriptions of Operation
• Writes and maintains controls documentation and detailed design documents (i.e., controls architecture diagrams and drawings)
• Write and execute test plans
• Translation of complex controls applications and subsystems based on functional specification
• Understanding, interpreting and following applicable procedures and standards
• Work closely with subcontractors, partners and manufactures
• Communicating and working closely with other groups and departments within AOCUSA
• Identifying and suggesting improvements
• Technical proficiency with automation and controls industry computer-based software
• PLC, VFD, Servo automation and controls systems application, programming and troubleshooting (primarily Rockwell, Allen Badley with some Siemens)
• Troubleshooting of general automated and controlled production line and supporting process manufacturing equipment such as scanners, photo eyes, encoders and other automation and controls equipment

Benefits

• AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employee’s Health Insurance
• Complete Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental Plans Available
• 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Free life insurance
• Chaplain Assistance Program
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree