J_1305 - Senior Automation Engineer (PLC, HMI & Drives)
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Description
Key Responsibilities:
- PLC Programming: Responsible for programming PLCs with a minimum of four plus years of programming experience, specifically with Siemens and Allen Bradley systems.
- Drive Programming: Responsible for VFD and Servo drive programming, with at least 2 years of experience in the selection, configuration, and troubleshooting of drives for various applications.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Responsible for troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of new products at the customer site, ensuring smooth integration of control systems and compliance with project specifications.
- Customer Support: Provide technical support and ensure efficient system performance post-installation, addressing any issues and providing solutions on-site as needed.
- System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of PLCs, drives, HMIs, and other components into the overall system architecture.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for control system designs, configurations, commissioning procedures, and troubleshooting reports.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming, specifically with Siemens and Allen Bradley systems. Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, and functional block diagram programming.
- Strong expertise in Servo and VFD drive selection and programming, including the ability to troubleshoot, tune, and optimize drive systems for various applications.
- Extensive experience in PLC programming within the process industry, including automated manufacturing, industrial control systems, and real-time process control.
- programming experience, with a focus on, integrating new technologies, and optimizing existing systems.
- Control design experience: Ability to develop control systems from scratch, including system architecture, I/O design.
- Proficiency in understanding E-plan circuit diagrams, with an integration and control panel designs.
- In-depth knowledge of switchgear items, panel layout, and Bill of Materials (BOM), including the selection and sizing of electrical components.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, etc.) for seamless integration with other control systems.
- Experience with HMI systems for process monitoring and control, including designing user-friendly interfaces and ensuring seamless interaction with PLCs.
- Project management experience is a plus, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, ensure timely delivery of projects, and collaborate with teams.
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to resolve issues in complex control systems efficiently.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with internal teams, customers, effectively.
- An initiative-taking attitude and the ability to work under dynamics while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to the details.