What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer - APC position at Lauridsen Group, Inc.?
APC is looking to hire a Senior Automation Engineer! This position can be based out of Ankeny, Iowa , or Sublette, Kansas.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including :
- PTO accruals starting at 3 weeks per year
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- 9 paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus program
Purpose : Develop, design, and implement instrumentation and process controls necessary for efficient operations of the APC facilities and supply sites.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Experience : 8 years of experience in industrial / processing engineering, required.
JOB DUTIES :
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :
RECOMMENDED SKILLS :
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Approximate : 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Key :
Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N / A = Not Applicable
Standing - Occasional
Sitting - Frequent
Walking - Frequent
Bending / Kneeling / Crouching / Stooping - Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional
Working on Heights :
Unprotected Heights - Occasional
Protected Heights - Occasional
Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional
Push / Pull / Maneuver Equipment / Products / Materials
Weighing from 0 to 200 pounds - Occasional
Being Around and / or Operating Moving Machinery / Equipment - Occasional
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
Read / Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment / Machinery - Occasional
Hand Movements :
Recording Data - Occasional
Operating Office Equipment - Frequent
Operating Computer - Frequent
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Occasional
Firm Grasping (right and left) - Occasional
Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - N / A
Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access
Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Color Definition - Yes
Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate
and / or Understand Required Information and to Perform
Job Duties - Yes
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes
Office - Frequent
Multiple Locations - Occasional
Plant - Frequent
Equipment / Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional
Rough Terrain - Occasional
Other - N / A
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
This job requires the mental capabilities to apply advanced electrical and process control practices / principles to develop equipment / machinery processes utilized in the production of APC, Inc. products resulting in a profitable and high quality finished product. Furthermore, the incumbent for this position must have the abilities to organize and manage several tasks / projects simultaneously and possess excellent communication skills in working with a variety of business associates.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES :
Working conditions vary, a portion of the job duties occur within a general office environment while other job duties occur within the pilot or manufacturing plant setting with exposure to acidic and alkaline substances. Additional exposures include biohazards, odor, noise, dust, moving machinery, and occasional contact with hazardous chemicals.
Furthermore, this position may require the incumbent to travel on business to production plant in a variety of weather conditions.
APC participates in E-Verify
