Automation Engineer

  • Augusta (Richmond County)
  • unbefristet
  • Vollzeit

Jetzt bewerben

As the Automation Lead, you will be responsible for the effectiveness, reliability and optimization of the plant’s automation systems, including instrumentation, controls, data management systems and readiness of the site technical support staff. You will work closely with equipment OEM, design engineering, programmers, the maintenance team to ensure that the automation systems are integrated into the plant design seamlessly. You will leverage strong collaboration and communication skills to ensure systems are optimized for safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Automation Engineer

Das ist Ihr Beitrag

Serve as functional owner of the plant automation system:

  • Ensure plant’s control and automation hardware and software systems, are aligned with Aurubis corporate standards and site-specific requirements.
  • Ensure plant automation systems are integrated into the plant design.
  • Ensure standard control strategies and algorithms for process optimization and control, including optimization of automation system design with regards to process security as well as easiness of operations and maintenance.
  • Ensure maintenance work force is capable of interacting with the automation / controls system for process troubleshooting, as well as automation and controls troubleshooting and repair.
  • Ensure technical drawings and other engineering files are accurate and accessible.
  • Ensure core instrument and automation spare parts are available
  • Ensure all Automaton software, licensing and access are up to date

Das bringen Sie mit

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) license or other ASME certification is strongly preferred.

ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or similar certification is strongly preferred.

3-5 years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.  Experience in a cement, metal, chemical, or mining industry preferred. Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC preferred.

Experience with OT/IT interface, OSI PI system.

Experience with Server-Client architecture industrial communication Profinet, Modbus, OPCUA, etc.

Experience with automation software and hardware systems, such as PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA. 

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Special Skills Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Ability to perform in a cross-cultural setting. Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities.

Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills.

Comfort with a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.

Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.     

Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.    

Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.     

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.     

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Ihre Vorteile

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

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