
Engineer - Industrial Automation
- Ankeny, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and purchasers and other internal staff
- Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
- Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
- Ability to interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic
- Ability to read and write code ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
- Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs
- Ability to lead medium to large size projects
- Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power
- Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc.
- Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs
- Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers
- Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.
- Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including but not limited to psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems.
- Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
- Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
- Create Automation System graphics and dashboards
- Four (4) to Seven (7) years of Automation related field experience
- Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to perform all necessary duties unsupervised
- Knowledge of common Windows Office applications
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required
- Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication protocols and hardware configurations
- Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Ability to take direction and full fill commitments
- Value and support company mission and culture
- Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels
- Understanding of construction site safety and display a high awareness of your surroundings
- Effectively prioritize and balance the “big picture” and immediate responsibilities
- Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others
- Ability to communicate and work well with others specifically but not limited to our electrical team members and project management staff at all levels
- Effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians
- Ability to effectively work with your project team members to resolve issues promptly
- Typical construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment
- Laptop PC
- Electronic Multimeter
- Magnehelic
- RS-485 and RS-232 Serial Adapters
- Hand tools/Light power tools
- Product Manufacturer Software
- AutoCAD Electric
- PLC Software (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, StudioLogix5000, or Modicon)
- HMI Software (Wonderware or FactoryTalk View)
- DDC Software (Schneider Electric Eco Struxure, Alerton Compass, or Tridium Niagara)
- Ladders and Lifts
- Oscilloscope
- Wireshark
- Computer systems: Windows, Linux, Command Line