Process Automation Engineer

Company: Hamlyn Williams
Location: Columbia
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Process Automation Engineer - Chemical Type: PermanentLocation: Remote (Site in Columbia must occasionally need to travel here) Hours: Mon - Fri / 40 Hours per week Salary: $110,000 - 125,000 per annum My client are one of the world's largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components, and comprehensive services. They are currently looking for a Process Automation Engineer to work in their Automation Liquid & Powder Technologies department.
Summary Designs, tests, and commissions industrial process automation systems including software and hardware.
Day to day duties - Generates detailed process Functional Descriptions (FDs) from general process descriptions.--- Coordinates with the product departments to ensure the programming meets requirements.--- Coordinates with Automation Team to ensure quality compliance with the Process Automation standards and implements those concepts into the automation systems.--- Designs software applications by applying knowledge of computer programs, systems, and - networks.--- Conduct testing of software applications by performing software simulations on applicable hardware platforms or emulators.--- Completes projects by commissioning instrumentation, electrical, and control systems at customer sites.--- Prepares documentation to be included in operating manual by identifying and describing equipment operating characteristics.--- Coordinate schedule and budget with the Process Automation Engineering Project Lead.--- Collaborates on the design of electrical control panels and automation systems with electrical designers by applying knowledge of electricity, materials, and instrumentation/control equipment.--- Incorporates specifications and requirements into electrical system design and create requisitions for equipment accordingly.--- Coordinates automation design requirements with process engineers to ensure compliance to customer requirements.--- Assures electrical engineering quality by assisting in electrical testing with finished products and systems in-house and at customer sites.--- Coordinates and inspects the activity of electricians performing system wiring both in-house (skid systems) and at customer sites.--- Maintains product and company reputation by utilizing established equipment, procedures, and designs, while complying with federal, state, and local regulations.--- Contributes to team effort by assisting others with their projects and completing non-project related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/ Skills--- Associate Degree in Electrical, Automation, or Control Engineering or related field, or in lieu of a degree equivalent work experience.--- Experience with Rockwell--- 10+ years' experience as a Process Automation Engineer with pharmaceutical industry--- Must have proven analytical skills.--- Must possess adequate interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently.--- Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products.--- Must be able to travel as assignments require up to 30%.

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