Senior Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Automation Engineer for process automation control systems projects

• Scope: PLC + SCADA programming, software architecture and detailed design, historian configuration, control loop tuning, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and qualifications

• Location preference: Bay Area

• Salary: $120K–150K

Description

You will contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems, including programming PLC and SCADA applications, defining software architecture requirements, and developing detailed software design specifications. The role also includes configuring thin client/server applications, historian databases, tuning control loops, supporting startup/commissioning, and troubleshooting and qualifying existing control systems. This position provides technical responsibility and technical leadership from concept through commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Configure programming platforms for PLC controls and SCADA systems

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity

• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements

• Modify program/system logic across multiple systems and subsystems

• Interact with customers to understand the business environment

• Support scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work

• Work effectively in a team environment with a focus on customer service and continuous improvement

• Visit local sites and value documentation and planning in a regulated environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering fields

• 8+ years of experience (or equivalent education)

• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and understanding of process controls

• Experience delivering any combination of: Rockwell (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus), DeltaV, Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting), instrumentation experience, and PLC/HMI program development

• Aveva PI experience strongly preferred

• Experience designing and maintaining PI systems and integrating PI with PLC and DCS systems; experience using Asset Framework to create asset models

• Experience using PI Vision (or other tools) to create displays and reports

• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages

• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)

• Understanding of biopharmaceutical processes, GMP, and validation

• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication

Benefits

• 401k with match and prompt enrollment; 100% vested upon entry

• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• Generous paid time off including paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time off

• Training and continuing education for learning and career growth