Automation Engineer

Responsibilities The Automation Engineer will have extensive knowledge and experience with the selection of Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Meters and other instruments used in Process Control. Specify both discrete, analog, and networked control solutions. Extensive knowledge and experience specifying of above devices passed on NEC hazardous area classification and known process temperatures, e.g. high temperature components.

Prepare specifications, design-bid documentation. Review supplier designs against licensor requirements, code requirements, and customer requirements. Assist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.

Assist in the development of instrumentation standards to ensure selection compliance across multiple facilities. Make recommendations for additional equipment as necessary. Assist with loop checking, documentation checking, plant commissioning and start-up.

Regional candidates in the Atlanta preferred. $120K-$140K. Requirements The Automation Engineer will have an AS or BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Ideally completed process and plant engineering training in a previous role. In-depth knowledge/experience of National Electric Code with emphasis on Article 500. Demonstrate knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511 & SIL levels). 5 plus years’ PLC programming and configuration experience, in a process environment, using automation products from Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Codesys.

Experience in configuring and testing communications using gateway devices that allow data exchange with multiple industrial protocols including Modbus, Profinet / Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr