Sr Automation Engineering Specialist

Senior Automation Engineering Specialist

The primary focus of the Senior Automation Engineering Specialist is to architect and build SCADA/MES solutions using Ignition, including designing HMI screens, setting up Tag Historian for data collection, and implementing reporting and alarm notification features. Other duties include but are not limited to, implementing data integration through the Ignition platform with various databases using SQL, utilizing programming languages like Python and JavaScript to develop custom functionality and automate processes, performing routine maintenance, software updates, system backups, and troubleshooting malfunctions and software bugs to ensure system uptime and performance.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.
• Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.
• Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.
• Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.
• Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

2-year associate's degree plus 5+ years of experience in SCADA, automation, or controls engineering.

Experience with some combination of:

• Ignition SCADA system client development and scripting
• PLC and HMI programming
• Robotics design or programming
• Laser and or Vision Inspection Systems
• Industrial Hydraulic or Pneumatic systems
• Drafting Electrical, Piping, and Instrumentation Schematics
• Lean Six Sigma Tools
• Equipment Validation and Qualification
• Programming in Java, Python, or SQL languages
• Professional project management tools

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.