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Factory Automation Engineer I - Industrial Control Systems and Automation

Mindlance

Grovetown, GA

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SKILLS
Address Management, Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Best Practices, Budgeting, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Robotics, Knowledge Management Systems, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Negotiation Skills, Network Configuration Management, Operational Support, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Testing, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Quality Engineering, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Management, SAP, SQL (Structured Query Language), Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing
LOCATION
Grovetown, GA
POSTED
6 days ago
Factory Automation Engineer I - Industrial Control Systems and AutomationMajor PurposePerforms Factory Automation (FA) engineering work in support of Factory Automation (FA) engineering processes. Performs basic controls engineering (e.g. Electrical Machine controls design; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming; Industrial Robotics Programming; Electrical and Product Test System design, PC Programming) assignments for specific engineering tasks. At this level, projects are of limited scope and responsibility; work plans and decisions are made within established guidelines that may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign, coordinate and review portions of work assigned to technicians, support personnel, and contractors.Major Duties? Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.? Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.? Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.? Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.? Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.? Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.? Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.? Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.? Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.? Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Skills, Abilities, Knowledge? Engineering Technology ? Engineering Design ? Engineering Development ? Business Requirements Analysis ? Engineering Specification ? Engineering Testing ? Project Schedule Management ? Engineering Build ? Engineering Implementation ? Engineering Technical Operations Support ? Health and Safety ? Negotiation ? Policy and Regulation ? Review and Reporting ? Risk Management ? Contract Management ? Costing and Budgeting Education? Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Position Title: Factory Automation Engineer

Specific Position Requirements: Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

1st Shift 6am-2:30pm with occasional overtime

As a Factory Automation Engineer for *** Augusta located in Grovetown, GA you will....

" Design/update electrical systems, prints and programs for machines, shop floor tooling and equipment including human- machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)
" Create and maintain interfaces for communicating with shop- floor tools, PLC controls, SCADA and MES systems
" Lead and execute intermediate to complex professional controls engineering tasks which may integrate several areas of engineering and require limited management or coordination of cross- functional teams, outside design professionals and contractors
" Respond to critical production down situations affecting manufacturing and maintenance activities
" Support integration (installation and networking) of shop floor machines, equipment and tooling into site MES and PLCs

What Skills You Need

" Background in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Computer, etc.)
" Skilled in PLC and computer programming, Structured Query Language (SQL) and the engineering tools associated.
" Knowledge of electrical design and the codes, common practices and engineering tools required
" Knowledge of MES/SCADA solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, Ignition, etc.) process control, process scheduling, mistake proofing of manufacturing processes and shop floor device connectivity
" Project management experience demonstrating effective communication, teamwork skills, problem solving and multiple concurrent project workload management.

What Makes You Stand Out

" 3 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: electrical, controls, computer, etc
" 3 or more years of experience with engineering tools, systems, and databases
" 3 or more years of experience in electrical design and troubleshooting
" 3 or more years of experience in PLC and/or PC programing
" 2 or more years of experience in project management moderate to large scale complex projects

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

" Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related engineering discipline or 3 plus years of related work experience.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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