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The Automation Project Engineer III position is responsible for the needs analysis, design, development, implementation, management, and troubleshooting of multiple automation and process controls design projects with an emphasis on designing to overall project budgets. The incumbent will provide design leadership to multi-person design team to deliver overall project automation designs and will be comfortable acting as a discipline lead in any multi- disciplined environment. The incumbent will also provide quality control and consulting as needed for other customer projects performed by Faith. The ideal candidate is proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and must have experience with PLC program development, and HMI/SCADA development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Experience: 10 plus years’ experience. Experience with robotics preferred.
Requires advanced knowledge of control networks, network architecture, communication protocols, and legacy control systems. PE preferred.
Travel: 10-30%
Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Leads clients and other subcontractors interaction to define/clarify design intent.
- Leads development of department design standards and procedures.
- Establishes design criteria for automation and process control projects.
- Interfaces with CAD department to develop drawings for projects.
- Acts as the primary resource for estimating project design requirements.
- Provides guidance to project managers to ensure that construction activities comply with specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
- Ensures projects are documented properly and effectively using customer requirements as well as Faith's prescribed standards and practices.
- Coordinates and assists Automation Engineers with project startup and service activities.
- Leads software development for PLC and Operator Interface programming and assists with MES programming.
- Establishes and follows Faith Technologies design standards.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.
Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
Benefits are the Game-Changer
We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
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