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E Tech Group

Senior Automation Engineer

E Tech Group, Covington, Kentucky, United States, 41011


We are seeking a

Senior Automation Engineer

to perform all aspects of process automation engineering and system integration, including initial concepts, specifications, design engineering, documentation, project implementation, testing, startup, and training of operating and maintenance personnel. You will be a key member of a diverse team of professionals developing solutions for our client's most complex automation challenges.

Location:

Onsite in West Chester, OH for 90 days. Hybrid with project travel after that.

You will:

Lead or work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control applications.Understand the project scope and financials and exercise good time management skills to plan & coordinate the work as part of a project team by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with project leadership and identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the clientAnticipate and provide solutions to project leadership and/or customer giving high priority to customer satisfaction offering strong technical expertise and advisement as part of the project teamAdapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client's facilityYou Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent educational background.A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.5+ years of industry hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants - preferably in CPG / Life Sciences / Food & Beverage / Chemical domainsUnderstanding of batch and continuous process control strategies deployed inDemonstrated ability to develop process control system applications, utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, configuration of thin client server applications, design, developing & maintaining databases for data collection, configuring process historians and using reporting tools to present process data to operations & management, tuning control loops, providing control system startup services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications.Solid understanding of object-oriented software development & delivery methodologiesExpertise with the design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of virtual server-based control system architectures, and understanding of control system network topology, i.e. Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.Knowledge of process instrumentation specification, installation & troubleshooting, and control panel design, check-out, commissioning & troubleshootingHands-on experience rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and perform complex system testingExperience working at customer sites supporting the installation & commissioning of equipment and systemsKnowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls

ISA S88 Batch standardISA S95 Controls System Architecture standardGAMP 5 & cGMP21 CFR Part 11

Specific Application Knowledge:

PLC Programming with one or more of Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000/5/500, or Siemens Step 7 or TIA PortalAbility to program in RLL, SFC and STHMI Programming using one or more of Rockwell FTView ME and SE, Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation IgnitionConfiguration & use of one or more of Wonderware DAS/OI Server, FactoryTalk Gateway, RSLinx, RSNetWorx, KepServerExConfiguration & development of one or both of Wonderware InBatch & Rockwell FTBatchConfiguration & development using one or more of Wonderware Historian, FTHistorian, OSI PIUse of SQL for database creation, query & management. Ability to develop stored procedures, functions & views and use of SQL commands for integration of control systems to back-end databases.Familiarity with SSRS for reportingConfigure & operate Allen Bradley PowerFlex Drives via manual HIM or through PLC programmingConfiguration, use & troubleshooting of Allen Bradley Stratix switchesExperience programming various other control systems is desired (i.e., GE Fanuc, Siemens, DeltaV, Honeywell DCS, GE iFix)Specific Process Knowledge (that we typically provide) Include:

Bio ReactorsSkid System ControlsClean/Steam in PlaceFreeze DryersAutoclave Control SystemsCentrifuge SystemsBuilding Management & HVAC Control SystemsThermal Oxidizer SystemsPurified WaterFinished Product Transfer SystemsGranulator Control SystemsBoilers and Boiler Control SystemsBulk Material Handling and ProcessingLaboratory SystemsPasteurization and HomogenizationWastewater TreatmentWeighing and Metering SystemsWet or Dry Blending SystemBenefits & Perks:

401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.

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