Automation Engineer - Central Engineering 29880

Our client provides a $15K relocation package and has a home purchasing program covering all closing costs, and 20% annual bonus average, and top-shelf benefits. Gulf Shores beaches and the ocean is a short distance away, and tons of recreational activities to enjoy.

Our Automation Engineer role is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary range of $110K - $125K + Bonus (20% on average). Our client is considering candidates in the United States, Canada, and Mexico (Current H1B Holders and TN-Visa candidates are welcome to apply)

If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

Job Title:Automation Engineer (1 OPEN POSITION)

Location:Calvert, AL

Work Environment:100% Onsite

Salary:$110K - $125K

Bachelors degree:No

Work Week hours:40

Covid Vaccination:Yes

Term:Full-time

3rd Party C22: No

H1B Transfer:Yes

Referral Fee: $500 -Refer qualified colleagues, friends, or family.

Please reply with an updated resume in Microsoft Word format

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The ideal candidate will provide on-site Automationsupport through technical leadership and continuous optimization of process improvement projects within the Central Engineer team to meet the business goals of our client

The Basics:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in automation in manufacturing, commissioning or service for automation systems, preferred in steel or similar heavy industry
• Knowledge on strip quality measuring systems
• Industrial process automation systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Motor Control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives, including regulation via PLC systems
• Industrial communication systems, such as LAN systems, Profibus, Profinet, ProfiSafe, Wireless Networking
• Intermediate experience with industrial instrumentation and Human Machine Interface Systems, such as WinCC, WinCC Flex
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)

The Extras:

• 5 years of automation experience preferred
• Knowledge ofSiemens PLCs is preferred
• Knowledge of data acquisition such as ibaAnalyzer preferred
• Familiar with Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)
• Working knowledge of Industrial Safety Systems preferred

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Provide technical support and consultancy to the management structure
• Assists with coordinating third party engineering contracting services from the scope definition phase, to the close out document phase, ensuring the non-interference of new deployments in existing processes, through participation and analysis in its developing phase.
• Provide regular updates to internal customers
• Prepares and presents reports and findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Observes safety, review accident/incident reports and assist in investigations as required

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office and Industrial setting
• Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL
• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads