Siemens PCS 7 Controls Engineer

Avanceon•Exton, PA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Avanceon is seeking a skilled and driven Siemens PCS 7 Controls Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering world-class automation solutions using Siemens PCS 7 across a variety of industries. If you're passionate about designing robust, scalable process control systems and enjoy collaborating with customers and internal teams, we want to hear from you. This position can be local or remote, but requires project-related travel to customer locations. Why Avanceon? Yes, we offer all the usual benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K contributions, etc., but what makes Avanceon different from the rest? Most importantly, we have cool and talented people. Avanceon associates and the culture they create are what make us great - for each other, and our customers. We also have flex hours, work-from-home opportunities, a casual dress code, a playful and professional work environment, book clubs, social gatherings, oh yeah, let's not forget professional growth too, freedom to work the way you work, diverse customers and industries (you'll never be bored!), easy and fun ways to donate to charities, were parties mentioned? …And that's just the beginning of the list! Note about Remote Associates: At Avanceon we value our remote associates just as much as our onsite team members. Our company culture is inclusive and supportive, and we make sure that all of our remote employees feel like they are part of the team, whether that is virtually or by traveling to join us in the office. If you're looking for a remote position where you'll be treated like a valued team member, then Avanceon is the perfect place for you. Who is Avanceon? We are an engineering firm that helps manufacturers make their factories faster, with higher quality, and less waste. We work within industrial control systems to cause machinery within a manufacturing plant to work in the best possible way. Our clients come from many different verticals (food, consumer goods, drinking and wastewater - not together! and much more). You can imagine that this provides incredible amounts of varied and fascinating experiences for our associates. We are a stable and growing business that, thanks to our awesome employees, we have even been named a Top Workplace in Philly for 8 years in a row! Go on, check us out on our website: www.avanceon.com We believe our differences enrich our growth and success. Avanceon is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and welcomes diversity among our associates. We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and collaborate with others on multiple concurrent projects.
Hands-on experience engineering and commissioning Siemens PCS 7 systems, including OS configuration and project structure.
Configure and use SIMATIC Logon and Autostart for OS stations
Create and configure custom graphics as well as custom faceplates
Create and configure various PCS 7 architectures, including Server/Client, Redundant Server, Web Server/Client, and Multi-project setup. Including system validation using OS Simulation
Experience developing HMI or SCADA operator interfaces and interpreting or creating electrical and control schematics; AutoCAD Electrical experience is preferred.
Comfortable talking to engineers, IT, and operations, and able to bridge the gap between them.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers and project teams to design Siemens PCS 7 based control system solutions that improve productivity, capacity, and quality.
Configure, test, and deploy PCS 7 projects, including OS servers and clients, engineering stations, and operator stations.
Develop and modify PCS 7 OS graphics, faceplates, alarms, trends, and diagnostics that streamline operations for plant personnel.
Program PLC and process control logic primarily on Siemens platforms while supporting other PLC and SCADA systems as needed.
Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup, including troubleshooting and optimization of PCS 7 systems at customer sites.
Contribute to internal PCS 7 standards, templates, and best practices and support other engineers working on PCS 7 projects.