Senior Automation Engineer

Overview & Purpose:

Precis Engineering is seeking an Automation Engineer with 10+ years or more of experience in the design and implementation of industrial automation systems for the pharmaceutical/biotechnology, chemical, and/or building systems markets. This individual must have a strong engineering background and an understanding of instrumentation, control, and automation systems hardware and software design, testing, and implementation. Experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens Building Automation Systems, and/or the DeltaV DCS platform is preferred.

The individual will be resourceful and goal-oriented, desiring challenging work in a dynamic environment. The individual will be responsible for generating automation-related project deliverables such as P&IDs, loop sheets, control panel designs, instrument specifications, software specifications, testing protocols, and corresponding narratives/reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge in design and implementation for process, utility, and building automation systems.
• Experience with major automation system vendors including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, and Emerson.
• Familiarity of systems integration technologies and approaches.
• Experience in automation system implementation/migration projects and upgrades required.
• Knowledge of cGxP requirements as they relate to automation systems preferred.
• Present automation system designs at client meetings.
• Interface with third-party control system vendors.
• Develop new clients, maintain and expand the relationship and scope of work with existing clients.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related major required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• The ability to work well with others, lead a team and manage in matrix teams and environments with multiple clients.
• Experience in automation systems design and implementation.
• Experience in industrial and process instrumentation types, technologies, and specification.
• Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Logical thinking with creative problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Competencies

· Automation Systems Hardware and Software

· Industrial and Process Instrumentation

· Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving/Analysis

· Customer/Client Focus

· Communication Proficiency

· Time Management

Education / Licenses

BS degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related