Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for quoting, designing and implementing new solutions and/or process systems in a variety of environments and applications. Candidate will also act as a diagnostician while maintaining or servicing existing equipment. Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:  Primarily responsible for design, development, and installation of PLC based automation and process control systems.  Diagnose and implement innovative solutions to a wide variety of application challenges.  Ability to specify, submit and configure instrumentation on the job site.  Mentor other engineers on staff and assist with their projects.  Lead efforts for the remediation, migration or upgrade of existing systems.  Diagnose and coordinate/implement repairs on existing equipment. Requirements: While we do not require any specific experience level and/or educational level, please note that this is a senior level position, so proven relevant experience is vital.  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline is desirable.  Ten (10) years engineering or other relevant experience is desirable. Desired Hard Skill Sets:  Proficient in the ability to take a job from the quoting & design phase all the way through to implementation.  Proficient knowledge of Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, PLC 5, SLC 500)  Proficient with Rockwell Software (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500).  Proficient knowledge of HMI/SCADA platforms (FT View ME, SE and Historian, iFIX/FIX32, Wonderware and Ignition ).  Proficient knowledge of AutoCad (2017 and above).  Proficient knowledge of SolidWorks Mechanical/Electrical (2018 and above).  Experience with DeviceNet, AS-i or other Distributed I/O Control Systems.  Knowledge of Siemens PLCs.  Exposure to control systems validation within regulated FDA environment.  Comprehensive understanding of process control systems and related documentation (e.g. P&ID’s, Requirements, Design). Desired Soft Skills:  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in troubleshooting of process control systems within varying manufacturing site processes.  Knowledge of working in and around the food and beverage industries and following the standards for SQF and GMP  Comfortable with 24/7 manufacturing environment, automation department.  Deals well with uncertainty and pressure.  Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability.  Result driven and self-motivated.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and presentation).  Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc. Salary and Benefits:  Hourly DOE. Up to $45 hourly wage depending on leadership ability, Industry knowledge and work experience.  Competitive benefits and 401k Package available.  2 Weeks’ Vacation per year. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $30.00 to $45.00 /hour What You’ll Love About Us:  ASCII has a tightly-knit crew of some of the best automation engineers and motion experts in the field today.  Our work is collaborative and freeform, allowing each project to be a training experience.  Regular training budgets are given to each department, allowing even our most senior engineers to expand their knowledge base.  Worksites are mostly contained to local customers, reducing the overall travel needs of each of our employees.  We believe that the best way to promote the right attitude for our industry is to have fun while we work. Our team is more of a family than just a group of coworkers, and we always find ways to enjoy our work at every turn.