Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Looking for variety and technical challenges? We're searching for a forward-thinking Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead a wide range of projects across industrial sectors such as chemical, power, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This is no ordinary engineering role - you'll be the mastermind behind groundbreaking designs, a technical expert who inspires innovation, and a strategic thinker who ensures our projects meet and exceed our client's needs.

Projects variety examples:

• System upgrades to provide efficient and effective process for control of existing and new devices/instruments including new safety detection devices to provide automatic activation of the RAD system without operator intervention.

• Programming, start-up and commissioning support and detailed engineering and development of construction documents for the Tank Truck Area Pump Replacement project

• Automation of a Bottling Tank Room with the ability to communicate with tanks located in blending areas. This included wiring additional transfer pumps into the PLCs and automating existing valves.

• Increase efficiencies in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This includes providing PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and OIT software development to implement the process control system detailed in the P&IDs and functional requirement specifications, as well as in the CSDS and SDS.

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

• Work with a talented team of engineers and designers; providing guidance and mentorship.

• Plan, organize, and perform detailed electrical and/or control system design for industrial projects.

• Develop PLC/HMI/DCS programs

• Direct contributing engineers and CAD designers for the preparation of construction and control panel design drawings.

• Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines.

• Work closely with clients to provide technical solutions and project execution.

• Champion innovative solutions for complex automation design challenges.

• Oversee all aspects of the automation engineering process, from concept to completion.

• Interface with clients to understand their needs and translate them into exceptional designs.

• Ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree.

• A minimum of 8 years of applicable consulting or engineering experience.

• Experience in a variety of industrial sectors, such as chemical, food/beverage, power, pharmaceutical, etc. We will work with you to get training on the market sectors where you don't have direct experience.

• Professional Engineering License is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of controls engineering principles, calculations, trends, and applications.

• Extensive experience in specification and programming of controls systems including Rockwell family of processors and HMI's, ability to program new applications and modify existing applications.

• Working knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and other industrial communication protocols.

• Experience programming Wonderware, iFix, Maple, DeltaV, Ovation, Siemens PLCs, Omron, Modicon, Mitsubishi, Ignition, and Koyo is a plus.

• Experience programming SCADA.

• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with a diverse team and clientele.

• The ability to think strategically and translate our client's business goals into engineering solutions.

What TAI offers:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.