Process Automation Engineer

TAI Engineering has consistently been recognized by professional publications such as ENR and BBJ as a Top National Design Firm in the US, Top Company, and Fastest Growing Company. We are working with the largest and fastest-growing manufacturing of paper in North America and its need for a Process Automation Engineer.

This position ensures that installed automation systems are operational, and providing maximum achievable control on manufacturing processes. Provides operational assistance to other departments as required. Assists with the design and installation of new automation systems.

Qualifications/Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and implement control configuration in automation systems that meet the safety, quality, and cost objectives of assigned work.

• Maintain automation systems in good working order to ensure highest level of operational availability.

• Provides, in conjunction with other Automation Engineers and Automation Technicians, maintenance coverage for a 24 hours/day, seven (7) days/week manufacturing operation.

• Performs automation system management with other Process Automation members. Includes control software documentation, development of SOPs, operator training, and system backups.

• Works as part of a team for the successful completion of major projects that require significant Process Automation involvement. This includes assisting in the design, development, and testing of control strategies under the guidance of another Automation Engineer or Automation Technician.

• Develop a basic knowledge of process control theory including loop tuning, control schemes (PID, cascade, ratio, etc), and impact of control strategies on the process.

• Familiar with reading and interpreting PID diagrams, SAMAs, loop sheets, and elementary drawings.

• Stays current in automation system technology and control theory through literature study and formal training.

• Meets regularly with Manager or provides written reports to document the status of activities.

• Completes other special projects as directed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
• 2-4 Year's related experience

If you're interested in learning more about TAI Engineering and what made us a top-20 partner to the manufacturing sector per Engineering News Record (ENR), please visit us at www.taiengineering.com.