Sr. Automation Engineer - Des Moines, IA

Duties Responsibilities
• The Sr. Automation Engineers are the primary technical lead, they answer questions from the customer. On the day-to-day, they’ll be heavily invested in making sure the project is accurate, client-facing almost every day, site walks, communicating to the L1 L2 Automation Engineers.
• Develop and execute complex process control system integration projects of small to medium size and significant complexity simultaneously.
• Perform project deliverables independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides knowledge and counsel to others.
• Deliver technical expertise in the bid process.
• Provide quality assessments of work performed by others.
• Provide guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.
• Work with Account Managers to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key clients.
• Maintain professional client relationships.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Desired Skills Experience (Sr. Level, 7+ years)
• **Plant PAX experience requested ANDProficient with PLC Ladder Logic Programming, HMI Programming, On-Site Commissioning
• Mentorship or leadership experience highly desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the following: electrical design, PLC ladder logic programming, HMI programming, computer programming, or commissioning.
• Experience with the creation of new programming and documentation rather than maintaining systems developed by others.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience in the food, grain processing, seed, or other industrial process industries.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex electrical principles and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.•
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• Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics: Culture fit is MOST important for this position and location.
• ** Hiring Managers look for folks who want to get their hands dirty on-site with customers
• Resourceful and show a high level of initiative.
• Adaptable and flexible - The one constant in the engineering services industry is change. Changing timelines, industry requirements, and resource needs.
• Time management and organization - Will work on projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines. Efficiently plan and execute tasks, ensure timely project delivery.
• Analytical thinking - Troubleshooting, process optimization, make data-driven decisions for system efficiency.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Be motivated and self-directed in the completion of project tasks.