AZ JP 28 Automation Engineer - Siemens

Team manager with good leadership skills

Design, configuration, integration and implementation of process control solutions for various industries

Develop P&IDs and loop descriptions for various plants, processes, and/or equipment.

Develop User Requirement Specifications.

Develop software and hardware design specifications.

Design, program, implement, test and document process control applications.

Develop control system validation/testing protocols.

Specify and purchase Siemens/Rockwell components, drives, and other electrical components and equipment.

Develop electrical panel schematics.

Manage automation projects as assigned.

Monitor progress of projects.

Install, test, and start-up control systems on-site

Required Candidate profile

A Bachelors degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science Engineering or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.

A minimum of five (6) years of experience in either a consulting engineering firm or operating engineering environment.

Thorough knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems.

Knowledge of and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and international standards.

Experience designing and programming control systems with emphasis on Siemens or Rockwell controls.

Experience in commissioning and startup of control systems is required.

Ability to work with plant engineers, external vendors, operators and management to manage projects and assignments is essential.

Ability to troubleshoot control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces and databases.

Experience with control system networking technologies and PC networking technology.

Experience working with SQL Server, Oracle, or other relational databases.

Any experience with Visual Basic scripting is a big plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.

Experience in biotech/pharma, water, wastewater, medical device, or the food industry is required.

Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems is a plus

Specific knowledge of cGMPs and batch process control in the life science industry with validation experience is a plus.

Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements is a plus.