Automation Engineer IV

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

Position Overview:

The Automation Engineer IV is responsible for designing and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems, loop diagrams, and I/0 cabinets. POLAB troubleshooting, POLAB technical quotation, and promote technically POLAB to Polysius clients. This individual will be a self-motivated professional with a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each challenge.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce deliverables as required to fulfill project needs as part of a team of automation engineering and instrumentation team. Project deliverables will include, but are not limited to:
  • PLC system specification.
  • Network diagram configuration and equipment specification.
  • I/O's List/equipment specification.
  • Elaborate all PLC and I/O cabinets' drawings for sub-supplier's quotation.
  • RFQ and RFP, etc.
  • PLC and HMI system programming and configuration specifications.
• Participate in meeting with sub-supplier to provide technical clarification.
• Participate and assist in witness tests, FAT, packaged equipment, E-houses, analyzers, and control panels.
• Provide POLAB troubleshooting, POLAB technical quotations and promoting POLAB to Polysius clients.
• Assist on-site with POLAB troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
• Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May provide technical guidance to other engineers or technicians.
• Acts as a mentor to other engineers in the work group sharing experience and knowledge.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Electrical, or Automation.
• Minimum of 10 years in material handling, cement, and/or mining industries.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Rockwell ControlLogix Configuration and Programming
• SIEMENS PLC Configuration and Programming
• Knowledge and use of AutoCAD and EPLAN
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• POLCID Automation system experience
• Prior participation and experience in projects, commissioning, and start up in cement and/or mining industries.
• Participation in international projects and commissioning.
• Knowledge of a 2nd language is a plus (e.g., Spanish, German, French).
• Dedication to a safe and environmentally compliant project.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential due to the international coordination potential of the position.
• Able to show initiative, decisiveness, and works well within a team environment.
• The candidate must be able to take a project from conception through completion. Must have strong layout/design skills.
• Highly motivated and well organized and possesses a strong work ethic.

Travel Demands:

• Up to 35% travel to subsidiaries and project sites or required.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• STD/LTD - Company Paid
• FSA & HSA
• Voluntary Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life & ADD
• Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
• Paid Holidays

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