Senior Automation Engineer

Job Profile

The Senior Automation Engineer will develop programs which require Process, Automation and Motion Control. This encompasses handling of the complete electrical design from conception to implementation. As an integral member of our technical team, responsibilities include designing, managing, commissioning, budgeting, and testing process systems and equipment.

Areas of proficiency should include: Process Control, Automation Control, Electrical Engineering, VMware, ThinManager, SQL Reporting, SCADA, Servo Motion Control, PLC, HMI, AC Motors, Stepper, Robotics, and Vision.

Responsibilities

As an integral member of our technical team, responsibilities include designing, budgeting, commissioning, and testing process systems and equipment. Additional responsibilities include developing programs which require process, automation, and motion control including complete electrical design from conception to implementation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relative experience
• Working knowledge of GMP standards
• BS in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to work as part of a design engineering team to take a preliminary concept to buildable design, including PLC hardware design, instrumentation, control devices, network design, and PLC and HMI Programming
• Startup and commissioning of PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and network systems as they apply to process equipment, including the debug of hardware and software
• Project management experience
• AutoCad experience
• Prior experience with VMware, ThinManager, SQL Reporting
• Prior experience with Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, and Modicon
• Prior experience with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE, Wonderware Archestra, GE iFIX is a plus
• Siemens 7 – 1500 PLC programming utilizing TIA (Totally Integrated Automation portal) and Siemens VFD experience is desirable

Senior SCADA Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Senior SCADA Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and introducing of systems to effectively utilize state-of-the-art developments encompassing various engineering related fields and associated products. The Senior Scada Automation Engineer ensures a consistent, coordinated and cohesive project engineering approach to Automation, SCADA, and Communication systems.

General Requirements

• Experience of managing automation projects
• Detailed knowledge of automation system architectures.
• Experience supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Coding\development\troubleshooting experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience maintaining control networks and interfaces based on Ethernet and fieldbus topologies.
• Practical database experience, scripting, or general familiarity with virtualization technologies and IT skills is desirable.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or relevant GMP manufacturing environment.
• A strong knowledge of the GAMP guidelines applicable to computer system validation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
• Knowledge of industry standard protocols such as IEC (61850, 60870-5), non-IEC (DNP3, Modbus), and related cyber security (IEC 62351, NERC CIP).
• Working knowledge of modern control systems (SCADA, RTUs, PLCs)
• Knowledge of programming languages including VBA, SCIL, C, C++ and C
• Lead the Wonderware Team to develop, test, deliver, commission, and support SCADA and supporting applications
• Provide consulting services remotely and at our customer locations
• Proactive system support, working closely with our customers SCADA and/or Control room managers
• Troubleshoot software and system components, from field device communication to the data historian, using available in-house and online support resources.

Experience with the following Wonderware products

• System Platform
• Wonderware Historian (IndustrialSQL)
• Wonderware Historian Client
• Experience with MS SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
• Experience with C# and/or the .NET development environment
• Knowledge of best-practice Automation strategies, implementations, and designs
• General understanding of control systems as applied to real-time data acquisition, display, and integration into data historians Desirable Skills:
• Experience with all or some of the following software and hardware: PLCs, Flow Computers, Auto-Sol AES OPC Server, Wonderware West Universal Server (USS), Kepware, Win911, Top-Server, Flo-Cal Measurement System is a plus

Senior Applications Engineer

Position Overview

IAS is an independent control systems integrator requiring design engineers to be independently responsible for their everyday schedule and project timeline. This individual will be required to interface directly with the customer in regards to overall project design/scheduling and to have extensive knowledge of control systems design, PLC/PAC programming, and HMI/SCADA systems application development. Other requirements include knowledge of software products such as MS Office and AutoCad. This individual is required to have visualization and/or serialization experience in a pharmaceutical environment. Refer to Essential Job Functions below for additional requirements. This individual should remain open minded when it comes to the latest in automation solutions and from time-to-time will be required to travel overnight for training or customer onsite commissioning.

Essential Job Functions

• Visualization and/or Serialization in a Pharmaceutical environment required!
• Control panel design per NFPA 79 and UL508A standards.
• Development of wiring schematics and BOM’s using AutoCad.
• Extensive knowledge of Allen-Bradley automation products.
• Extensive knowledge of Rockwell Automation ControlLogix programming software products.
• Extensive knowledge of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk ME/SE HMI/SCADA systems application development software products.
• Knowledge of Siemens automation products.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 programming software products.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 HMI/SCADA application development software products.
• Excellent customer communication skills.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft products.
• Other Skills/Abilities (optional)
• Basic knowledge of Fanuc Robot programming and systems design
• Basic knowledge of various manufactures VFD’s including communications and setup.

Position offers an excellent benefits package including Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 3% Company Match, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts and More!

Technical Inside Sales

Industrial Automated Systems, Inc. an independent controls integration company with locations in Raleigh, Wilson and Cedar Point, NC has an exciting employment opportunity for a Technical Inside Sales Engineer in our Cedar Point office.

The Technical Inside Sales Engineer is responsible for generating revenue by researching, interpreting and understanding technical requirements and developing comprehensive proposals that clearly communicate and meet the customer’s objectives.

Requirements:

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Math/Science
• 2 years of Sales experience is highly desirable
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Applications
• Must display a high level of professionalism at all times
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required as well as professional email etiquette
• Must be personable, conscientious, and responsive to customer needs with a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Capable of interpreting customer supplied drawings

Responsibilities:

• Meeting all sales objectives and handling all aspects of completing a sale including paperwork and customer support
• Maintaining customer records, generating and following up on quotes in a timely manner, and providing knowledge to the customer regarding services, pricing, availability and credit terms
• Must maintain a strong knowledge of company capabilities and services
• Willingness to expand industry knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities
• Must accept ownership for attaining department and organizational goals by managing all requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• IAS offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package including Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Retirement, paid holidays and vacations and a supportive team environment.

Automation/Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Automation/Controls Engineer will develop programs which require Process, Automation and Motion Control. This encompasses handling of the complete electrical design from conception to implementation. As an integral member of our technical team, responsibilities include designing, managing, commissioning, budgeting, and testing process systems and equipment.

Areas of proficiency should include: Process Control, Automation Control, Electrical Engineering, VMware, ThinManager, SQL Reporting, SCADA, Servo Motion Control, PLC, HMI, AC Motors, Stepper, Robotics, and Vision.

Responsibilities

As an integral member of our technical team, responsibilities include designing, budgeting, commissioning, and testing process systems and equipment. Additional responsibilities include developing programs which require process, automation, and motion control including complete electrical design from conception to implementation.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a Pharmaceutical and GMP environment
• BS in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industrial experience
• Proven ability to work as part of a design engineering team to take a preliminary concept to buildable design, including PLC hardware design, instrumentation, control devices, network design, and PLC and HMI Programming
• Startup and commissioning of PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and network systems as they apply to process equipment, including the debug of hardware and software
• Project management experience and Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Prior experience with VMware, ThinManager, SQL Reporting
• Prior experience with Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, and Modicon
• Prior experience with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE, Wonderware Archestra, GE iFIX is a plus
• Prior experience with Vision Systems and Robotics is a plus