What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation System Specialist position at Generac?
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
With over 60 years of experience in energy innovation, we continue to push new boundaries. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the industry.
The Controls Engineer position is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of new control system projects, as well as maintaining existing equipment. Key responsibilities include automation controls systems design, PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and start-up commissioning.
As a Controls Engineer, you will contribute to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Problem solve equipment controls issues and implement improvements
- Provide capital project control system guidance to equipment suppliers and installation contractors
- Act as the SME for facility engineering resources on control systems programming
- Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports, and budgets
- Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies
- Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language
- Analyze customer requests, understand need, and document in Functional Specification
- Translate functional requirements into System Design Specifications
- Develop programs to comply with system requirements
- Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements
- Ensure customer acceptance by testing validation, and training users in changes to business processes
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 3 years of experience with programming Industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, Industrial communication protocols
- 3 years of experience with PLC, HMI, Drives programming using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 and FTV view
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Fanuc Robot troubleshooting and support
- Experience with GE Proficy Suite – Machine Edition and Historian
- Experience working with and troubleshooting automation equipment in a high uptime environment
- Solid understanding of Ethernet IP communication configurations and troubleshooting
- Experience managing technical projects through a project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS
- Knowledge of how to implement the automation used in 24x7 shop floor environments
- Ability to safely work in electrical cabinets
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with both technical and non-technical members of staff
- Ability to be hands on with automation equipment and process troubleshooting
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format, with both vendors and internal customers
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Self-motivated and driven to accomplish company goals
Great Reasons to Work for Generac:
- Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
- Many employee activities
- Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
- Pride When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
- We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days
- Every day is Jeans Day Dress for your day
- Product loan and discount programs
