Senior Automation Engineer 6+ months contract – TRAVEL INVOLVED Based in Round Lake, IL
Travel - approximately 50% of time, within the United States
Sponsorship not available for this role now or in the future Automated Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Controls Engineer to lead and execute complex automation projects in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and implementing electrical control systems for manufacturing environments. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and a collaborative approach to drive successful project outcomes.
Job Role Responsibilities · With minimal guidance, schedules and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or defined piece of a larger project. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups.
· Act independently with minimal supervision in developing large scale PLC programs, HMI Systems, vision systems, and servo systems.
· Able to interface with design, engineering, technicians, plant personnel, and external vendors to assure successful design, fabrication and assembly of manufacturing equipment.
· Able to contribute to cost estimating of the control engineering portion of major capital budget items, track project budgets, monitor and contribute to the spending of approved project funds.
· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects.
· Investigate and analyze field issues and develop/evaluate/implement design improvements.
Requirements · Must have 5+ years relevant work experience.
· Experience directly working in or actively supporting a dynamic manufacturing operation is preferred.
· Knowledge of the basic principles in various engineering disciplines.
· Must know how to effectively run projects and direct the activities of a technician.
· Knowledge of manufacturing equipment electrical and pneumatic systems. Experience with electrical control system design and relevant CAD software, preferably Solidworks Electrical.
· Must have experience with electrical and control system design of manufacturing equipment with the following systems: Rockwell Automation Software (including RSLogix5000/Studio 5000) and HMI Systems (FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE).
· Experience with robotic programming (Fanuc, Omron, Staubli), vision systems (Cognex), as well as healthcare specific applications are a plus.
· Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
· BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
· Must be able to commute and travel within the United States.