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Automation Controls Engineer

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States LIGHTHOUSE INSTRUMENTS LLC Full time
Job Description

**Job Summary:**

Lighthouse Instruments LLC is seeking a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining control systems for our PLC-controlled pharmaceutical package inspection machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop control systems architecture for pharmaceutical inspection machinery
  • Programmable logic controller (PLC) programming (A/B, Siemens)
  • Human-machine interface programming (InteractX, FactoryTalk, Wonderware InTouch)
  • Familiarity with SQL databases
  • Use various types of test equipment in troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems, as necessary and according to design and customer specifications
  • Assure machines operate most economically and efficiently
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical and safety codes

Documentation and Service:

  • Support the development and maintenance of quality system documents
  • Internal quality documents include software design review protocols, software test protocols, and version control
  • External customer documents, including Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications, and Factory Acceptance Tests
  • Development of customer turnover packages, including disaster recovery instructions
  • Support global service function
  • Develop customer training material
  • Develop preventative maintenance programs for PLC and HMI systems, as necessary, and routine troubleshooting activities

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7-10 years of Automation controls engineering preferred
  • Domestic and International travel required (3-6 trips annually)

Success Factors:

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills are essential to interact professionally in this highly customer-facing position.
  • Active listening and clear communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation skills (e.g., grammar, writing, and editing) to interact professionally with individuals internally with co-workers and externally with vendors and clients is required.
  • Practical problem analysis and resolution skills.
  • Above-average Ability to be flexible, organize, manage time, and set/shift priorities while meeting required deadlines.
  • A team player who can cultivate a team spirit within the department and maintain positive interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply Organization guidelines and procedures within the position and the department.

Career Progression:

  • Senior Controls Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lighthouse Instruments LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the U.S. includes race, color, religion, natural origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Compensation:

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