Automation Specialist for Industrial Automation Systems

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Automationtechies Full time

Job Title: Automation Specialist for Industrial Automation Systems

Job Summary:

The Automation Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing control and automation systems within industrial settings. As a technical lead or team member, the role requires strong expertise in programming, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers. The specialist will ensure adherence to industry standards and provide support during project startup and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply department standards and policies while designing and programming automation systems.
  • Recognize and communicate project scope and design changes promptly.
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup, and offer technical guidance to junior team members.
  • Develop and estimate automation system architecture, control system installation specifications, and bills of materials.
  • Conduct fieldwork to gather data and retrieve existing control system configurations.
  • Troubleshoot software, I/O, and networking issues using multimeters, network analyzers, and more.
  • Support client requirements by developing accurate schedules, cost estimates, and design deliverables.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or other related engineering field.
  • Operational Technology (OT) experience preferably Rockwell Automation.
  • Minimum 10 years of process control experience with various DCS/PLC systems.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiar with industry standards, including ISA S88, IEC 61131, and OSHA.
  • Skilled in developing equipment specifications and control system installation for projects with PLCs, HMI, DCS, SIS, PIMS, MES, and industrial networks.
  • Advanced knowledge of systems such as DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum, Allen Bradley Control Logix, and Siemens PCS 7.
  • Experience with TCP/IP networking, including network media, managed switches, and routers.
  • Capable of interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, and instrument loop sheets.

Why Work Here:

No travel, full benefits and 401k matching, PTO/vacation, employee stock ownership plan, successfully in business for over 25 years and growing, lots of room for growth.



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