Sr. Automation Engineer - Switch4 LLC : Job Details

Role: Sr. Automation Engineer Location: Saint Joseph, MO Type: FTE/Permanent Shift(s): There are 3 openings 1 on 1st shift; 1 on 2nd shift and 1 on 3rd shift 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.