Process Automation Engineer Jobs

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Conduct testing of software applications by performing simulation testing of software on the hardware platforms or emulators.
• Provides electrical checkout of systems in-house and at customer sites.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting others with their projects and completing non-project related tasks as assigned.
• Coordinates with the product departments to ensure the programming will meet their requirements.
• Collaborates on the design of electrical control panels and automation systems with electrical designers by applying knowledge of electricity, materials, and instrumentation/control equipment.
• Incorporates specifications and requirements into system design and specifies and requisitions equipment accordingly.
• Assures electrical engineering quality by assisting in electrical testing with finished products and systems in-house and at customer sites.
• Coordinate schedule and budget with the Team Lead - Process Automation and the Project Manager.
• Maintains product and company reputation by utilizing established equipment, procedures, and designs, and complying with federal, state and local regulations.
• Coordinates with Team Lead - Process Automation to fully understand the Process Automation standards, and to implement those concepts in the control systems.
• Designs software applications by applying knowledge of computer programs, systems, and networks, and/or by supervising and coordinating the design done by subcontractors.
• Completes projects by commissioning instrumentation, electrical, and control systems at customer sites.
• Prepares documentation to be included in operating manual by identifying and describing equipment operating characteristics.
• Designs electrical control panels and control systems by applying knowledge of electricity, materials, and instrumentation/control equipment.
• Coordinates, supervises and inspects the activity of electricians performing system wiring both in-house (skid systems) and at customer sites.
• Coordinates automation design requirements with process engineers to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Generates detailed process Functional Descriptions (FDs) from general process descriptions handed over from the product departments.
• Maintains confidentiality by keeping information confidential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess good English language communication skills both verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer literate, (word processing at 60 wpm, Excel spreadsheet, e-mail).
• Must have proven analytical skills.
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products, Microsoft SQL
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Advantageous to have 1+ years of experience in automation preferably in Food and Beverage, Brewing industry
• Must have a 5+ years of experience in process automation.
• Must be able to travel as assignments require (30%)
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.