Automation Engineer - Randstad USA

job summary:

Our client located in Madison, WI is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join their team!

Role:

You will work both independently and in cross?functional teams on design and execution of projects, utilizing a strong understanding of HMI integration & PLC, process instrumentation, industrial networking, and electrical and control systems to ensure the reliable design and operation of new and existing manufacturing equipment and utility systems. Lead process control system projects and support ongoing operations for manufacturing equipment and utility systems.

Duties:

• Provide support and direction for installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
  
  
• Provide expertise during the assessment and execution of changes to the manufacturing process control system.
  
  
• Work independently and in cross-functional teams on design and execution of projects.
  
  
• System ownership through the project delivery life cycle of planning, design, implementation, commissioning, and qualification.
  
  
• Track project deliverables and provide project status updates to company personnel and leadership.
  
  
• Develop the project approach, options analysis, execution plan, and engineering documents.
  
  
• Use good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  
  
• Utilize a strong understanding of HMI integration and PLC, process instrumentation, industrial networking, and electrical and control systems to ensure the reliable design and operation of new and existing manufacturing equipment and utility systems.
  
  
• Lead technical root cause analysis and troubleshooting on process control issues related to electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems.
  
  
• Provide on-call support rotation for the process control system.
  
  
• Embracing and being open to incorporating Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  
  
• B.S. in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
  
  
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE programming & Rockwell Automation PLC.
  
  
• Knowledge of the following codes and standards: ISA, NFPA, IEC, UL, and NEC.
  
  
• Experience leading engineering projects with little instruction and receiving only general guidance on new projects and assignments.
  
  
• Experience designing and reviewing process instrumentation, P&IDs, and electrical wiring diagrams/schematics.
  
  
• strong communication and organizational skills.

• Able to work well with others on a team in a results-oriented environment.
  
  
• Ability to handle both multiple and changing priorities with assigned timelines, budgets, and resources.
  
  
• Self-starter who can independently drive projects and day-to-day work tasks to completion according to a defined budget and schedule.
  
  
• Experience with industrial network infrastructure.
  
  
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
  
  
• Safety mindset

 
location: Madison, Wisconsin
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 145,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

Duties:

• Provide support and direction for installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
  
  
• Provide expertise during the assessment and execution of changes to the manufacturing process control system.
  
  
• Work independently and in cross-functional teams on design and execution of projects.
  
  
• System ownership through the project delivery life cycle of planning, design, implementation, commissioning, and qualification.
  
  
• Track project deliverables and provide project status updates to company personnel and leadership.
  
  
• Develop the project approach, options analysis, execution plan, and engineering documents.
  
  
• Use good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.