Senior Automation Engineer

A&E Engineering • Boise, ID

27d • Remote

About The Position

This role involves programming PLCs and configuring HMIs for semiconductor construction projects. The engineer will be responsible for translating customer specifications into software, understanding and modifying existing code, developing new code from scratch, and participating in system checkout and startup. A strong understanding of P&IDs and SOOs is essential. The position requires experience in leading large projects and teams, particularly within brownfield semiconductor construction and factory operations.

Requirements

• +8 years of experience programming PLC’s and configuring HMI systems for Semiconductor construction experience.
• Experience working within or leading large projects and teams.
• Experience in brownfield semiconductor construction and startup ties to running factories.
• Ability to translate customer specifications into software following existing customer programming standards.
• Ability to understand, modify and expand code.
• Ability to develop code from scratch.
• Experience with checkout and startup of systems.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs and SOOs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VFDs, control hardware and related equipment.
• Experience with Aveva SCADA software.
• Experience with Siemens S7.
• Proven time estimation and management skills and ability to work with little oversight to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Programming PLCs and configuring HMI systems for Semiconductor construction.
• Translating customer specifications into software following existing customer programming standards.
• Understanding, modifying, and expanding existing code.
• Developing code from scratch.
• Checkout and startup of systems.
• Leading large projects and teams.
• Teaching and guiding other engineers.
• Estimating and managing time effectively to meet deadlines with minimal oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed