Jr Automation Engineer

In need of a Jr. Automation Engineer to support of existing and new Capital Automation projects in a cement plant environment Such projects will include that for PLC and HMI automated control system platforms. This job function shall be performed under the leadership and direction of and development by our corporate automation manager.

Responsibilities:

Create, develop and document Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs for industrial control systems.

Create and read logic flow diagrams for implementing program design, program execution, simulation and testing, acceptance, and start-up.

Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphic Screens for industrial projects

Provide technical support, problem solving, modifications, and continuous improvement for automated control systems.

Support multiple communications media and protocol such as Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, TCP/IP

Develop and Support computer hardware purchases and configurations to aide in program input and execution

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required

Minimum 2 years of experience in the electrical or process control environment.

Preferable cement process knowledge

Proven experience in PLC Logic and programming, as well as in HMI systems and related hardware/software

Exposure to Allen Bradly and Siemens PLC knowledge is preferred

Competency in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and P&ID drawings

Positive attitude and willing to work toward team goals

Candidate is to be motivated, self-driven, well organized, and detail oriented

Ability to work independently while also functioning as a team player

The candidate is to have good inter-personal communication, verbal and written skills (English Language)

MSHA Safety certification is preferred but not required. Training will be provided if necessary

This position has a possibility of some travel. And some hybrid once trained. probably 1 day per week.