Automation Engineer III

About Stellix Global Services

We collaborate with our customers and technology and service partners with a relentless co-innovation mindset. We solve difficult challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes. If you are a problem solver with a passion for working across multiple technologies and business relationships, we invite you to explore opportunities at Stellix Global Services.

SUMMARY - The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Process Automation Engineer III who will join our project services group and participate in all technical aspects, including project engineering, implementation of new product technologies and customer site support.

This position is dedicated to designing, developing, documenting, testing and aiding in the implementation of PLC and operator interface platforms for automated control systems. The candidate will execute project activities with team members to quote, execute and implement control systems at customer sites across various industries.

This position includes 4 primary functions:

• Contribute to the development of control system architectures
• Develop PLC control software from function system descriptions
• Develop operator interface platforms (HMI, SCADA) from functional system descriptions
• Deploy to customer sites to execute system startup and commissioning with team members

RESPONSIBILITIES - What You’ll Do

• Develop and/or optimize PLC software for a wide variety of systems
• Develop and/or optimize local operator interface platforms
• Collaborate with team lead during system commissioning
• Support PLC/SCADA software libraries
• Analyze P&IDs and electrical schematics to facilitate control system development
• Effectively plan and manage daily tasks with time critical awareness
• Prepare project status reports and summaries as necessary or required
• Travel: (e.g.) 20% travel within the Greater Boston area
• Cooperate with others to uphold Stellix’s Total Customer Commitment and focus on Quality

QUALIFICATIONS - What You’ll Bring

• Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience with the implementation of PLC control code
  • Experience with the implementation of operator interface systems
  • Experience programming/configuring VFDs
  • Experience with configuring distributed system networks
  • Ability to get along well with other
  • Appropriate and professional demeanor and appearance

• Preferred qualifications:

  • 5 years high-level experience with the implementation of the PLC code development
  • 2-3 years high-level experience with the implementation of operator interface platforms

• Required Competencies
  • Allen Bradley Logix 5000
  • Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View
  • Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of personal computer (PC) hardware, software and application programs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers
  • Ability to work independently with general directions
  • Ability to manage additional tasks as position evolves

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Highly competitive Medical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Unlimited Vacation
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company paid Basic Life & Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Term Life, Whole Life Insurance
• Flu Shot Clinic & First Aid/AED/CPR Classes

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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Please Note: Stellix Global Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.