Control and Automation Specialist

Job Description:

Job description
The Control & Automation Specialist is responsible for a number of tasks such as designing and analyzing control systems, verifying and implementing code, troubleshooting and fixing malfunctions, explaining and providing information, and analyzing and researching designs.

ELECTRICAL

· Support the Electrical Engineers and participate in the electrical design of the products.
· Research supplier products for assembly components.
· Help establish new and maintain existing standards.
· Participate in bill of materials (BOM) development.
· Power up, testing, and commissioning electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.
· Check quality of assemblers and technician work and respond to inquiries during assembly.
· Work with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required.

SOFTWARE

· Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications.
· Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements.
· Review, repair and redesign legacy code.
· Troubleshooting issues with existing company installed systems.
· Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs.
· Technical writing including Software Management Plan (e.g. FDS, Test Plan, Traceability Matrix, User/Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List with Vendor Part number …)
· Requirement reviews – participate in reviews and work with System Engineering to ensure proper implementation of features.

GENERAL

· Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence.
· Provide timely and detailed status updates.
· Quality – ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment.
· Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites.
· Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet customer project commitments.
· Involved in the recruitment of new staff.
· Help Train/Orient/Bring Up to Speed new employees.

EDUCATION &; EXPERIENCE

· BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline
· 5+ years of experience in the automation industry

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE &; SKILLS

· Familiar in design/drafting tools AutoCAD.
· Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley), proficiency in IEC 61131 languages.
· Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g. Siemens WinCC, Allen-Bradley).
· Familiar with database (e.g. SQL).
· Proficient with networking, communications and fieldbuses.
· Familiar with Industry Standards IEC, UL, CSA.
· Familiar with generators and power electrical system.
· Familiar with motors and drives.
· Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
· Proficient in conventional programming languages: VBA, C, C++, C#.

GENERAL SKILLS &; QUALIFICATIONS

· MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
· In depth Excel knowledge including scripting (VBA)
· Self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
· Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
· Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
· Sharp quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
· Core values and continuous self-improvement
· Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
· Solid understanding of computer and chip programming and software development
· Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests
· Creative thinking skills

COMMUNICATION

· Tailor communication (e.g., content, style and medium) to diverse audiences.
· Read cues from diverse listeners to assess when and how to change planned communication approach to effectively deliver messages.
· Communicate equally effectively at varied organizational levels.
· Understand others’ underlying needs, motivations, emotions or concerns and communicate effectively despite the sensitivity of the situation.

INITIATIVE

· Persists in finding solutions.
· Considers ideas from a variety of sources (e.g. literature, peers) in order to solve problems.
· Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs (of external clients and internal groups) that may not be obvious to others.

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