Automation Engineer

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer's primary role is to work under supervision and coordinating installation, troubleshooting and assist in maintaining automated processes and facility related equipment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing of computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems with guidance from his/her supervisor.
• Help perform hands on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities under close supervision.
• Support field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician.
• Help improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production under close supervision.
• Support installation and troubleshooting control systems to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment, including Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, CIP (Clean in Place) and SIP (Steam in Place), Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Vision System, etc. under proper guidance.
• Read, understand, verify and draft for approval P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents and Electrical Schematics.
• Assist in monitoring automated systems, help isolate problems and help perform repairs under close supervision.
•  Work under supervision to assist with the following:  design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks; assist with design, upgrade, and troubleshoot new and existing PLC control systems based on company guidelines;  assist with performing field commissioning based on project requirements;
• assist with execution of automation projects, hardware and software implementation, executing its qualification and validation. Assist with training coworkers on use of equipment.
• Assist in providing 24x7 on-call Automation Support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions.

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Automation Technology or Mechatronics Associate Degree Program - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) in Electrical Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years or more experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities - Required
• No experience with Masters in Electrical Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Good math and analytic skills are essential to understand automated systems and isolate problems. - Intermediate
• Workers are expected to become proficient with various instruments and hand tools, such as electrical millimeters. - Intermediate

Specialized Knowledge

• Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certifications and credentials from Electronics Technicians Association and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are preferable upon hire - Preferred