Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time, Permanent
$75,000 - $105,000
Description
This position has the responsibility of improving site automation technologies including production equipment and building automation. This position will provide design, programming and troubleshooting support of automated controls to plant services department for plant engineering, construction and maintenance work. As an employee of the company, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect the company's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Support small capital and expense projects ensuring sustainable growth of site automation technologies.
· Maintain building automation system including lifecycle management, modification and troubleshooting.
· Working with automation team, research and evaluate potential automation projects to determine feasibility. Provide data and proposals to management to determine investment strategy.
· Act as automation contributor on large capital projects.
· Support day to day site automation and controls needs, minimizing production loss. Produce CAPA plans to prevent future occurrences.
· Research new technologies, gain competency and train others after implementation.
Requirements
· Relevant bachelor's or associate degree Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college is preferred.
· With relevant bachelor's degree no experience is required
· With relevant associate degree, a minimum of three (3) years in engineering or similar discipline
· With a HS degree/GED, a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in engineering or similar discipline
· Understanding of low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives, etc.)
· Understanding of devices and interface technologies (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus and networking)
· Understanding of basic mechanical design methods and techniques
· Understanding of PLC programming including ladder, function block and structured text. RSLogix experience is preferred.
· Understanding of building automation systems. Siemens Insight or Desigo experience is preferred.
· Understanding of HMIs/SCADAs. FactoryTalkView experience is preferred.
· Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in a cross functional team.
· Good project management and organizational skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
COMPENSATION
Base Salary - USD $75,000 to $105,000