Sr. Automation Engineer - Des Moines, IA

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Sr. Automation Engineers are the primary technical lead, they answer questions from the customer. On the day-to-day, they'll be heavily invested in making sure the project is accurate, client-facing almost every day, site walks, communicating to the L1 & L2 Automation Engineers.

• Develop and execute complex process control system integration projects of small to medium size and significant complexity simultaneously.

• Perform project deliverables independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides knowledge and counsel to others.

• Deliver technical expertise in the bid process.

• Provide quality assessments of work performed by others.

• Provide guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.

• Work with Account Managers to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key clients.

• Maintain professional client relationships.

• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO's standards and best practices.

• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Desired Skills & Experience (Sr. Level, 7+ years)

• Plant PAX experience requested AND Proficient with PLC Ladder Logic Programming, HMI Programming, On-Site Commissioning

• Mentorship or leadership experience highly desired.

• Demonstrated proficiency with the following: electrical design, PLC ladder logic programming, HMI programming, computer programming, or commissioning.

• Experience with the creation of new programming and documentation rather than maintaining systems developed by others.

• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Electrical.

• Experience in the food, grain processing, seed, or other industrial process industries.

• Demonstrated understanding of complex electrical principles and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.•

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• Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics: Culture fit is MOST important for this position and location.

• Hiring Managers look for folks who want to get their hands dirty on-site with customers

• Resourceful and show a high level of initiative.

• Adaptable and flexible

• The one constant in the engineering services industry is change. Changing timelines, industry requirements, and resource needs.

• Time management and organization

• Will work on projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines. Efficiently plan and execute tasks, ensure timely project delivery.

• Analytical thinking

• Troubleshooting, process optimization, make data-driven decisions for system efficiency.

• Problem-solving mindset.

• Professionalism and integrity.

• Be motivated and self-directed in the completion of project tasks.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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