Automation/Controls Engineer at KROHNE

SUMMARY

Proposes, designs, implements, and maintains automation systems in order to improve efficiency and product specification. These systems include water-based calibration equipment used for the final validation of in-house built flow instrumentation, automated manufacturing equipment in welding assembly, and testing, and supporting logistic systems in shipping, warehousing, and elsewhere.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing automation systems

• Design and develop PLC/Loop Controller, systems based on project requirements in a timely manner.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and Loop Controllers from various manufacturers (e.g., Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, etc).
• Develop and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface) terminals for user interaction with controllers.
• Program equipment controllers and layout any additional controls required by machines.
• Design and layout of electrical control panels, enclosures, and controls.
• Develop and maintain databases
• Document control system designs and track modifications for future reference.
• Participate in the performance testing, commissioning, and startup of projects.
• Work closely with other engineers, local and corporate IT to ensure designs comply with standards and are delivered correctly and in a timely manner.
• Respond to and resolve automation equipment end user problems.
• Provide technical, diagnostic, investigative and repair support to Manufacturing and Service as needed.
• Assist with facility electrical trouble shooting including interacting with electricians and outside vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Controls Engineering from four-year college or university. In addition, five plus years related experience and/or training after completion of schooling; or equivalent combination of education and experience: Work experience with PLC’s, Proficiency programming PLC’s using ladder logic (LL), function block diagrams (FBD), and other applicable programming languages, working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, Knowledge of HMI design and programming, strong knowledge of Networking, Microsoft Excel and Access and programming languages.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Strong understanding of complex electro mechanical systems and trouble shooting skills are a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.