Automation Engineer II

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer II at Aqua-Chem works as a engineer, designer, and programmer for the Programmable Logic Controllers, responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining systems that automate processes for skid-based water filtration systems.  The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Electrical Design Supervisor or Director of Engineering.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Knoxville, TN | On-Site

Pay Range: Dependent on Experience and Level Hired | $80,000 - $118,000

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Essential Duties:

• Using P&ID’s and Electrical schematics to design control systems for use with skid-based, water purification systems

• Produce PLC programming and configuration of the operator interface (HMI)

• Create validation documentation and test documentation for project/manufacturing support

• Assist with pretesting and Facility Acceptance Testing (FAT)

• Provide remote support for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) when required

• Remotely Assist with on-site commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and field support

• Write instructions for Operation and Maintenance Manuals

• Provide support for aftermarket change and upgrade requests

• Work with Project Engineers to integrate project-specific requirements into design where applicable

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical engineering or STEM field preferred

• 5-12 years of experience with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/ SE (local and network based)

• Working understanding of Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) and how it relates to electrical design, programming, and life cycle documentation5+ years of experience in skid-based stand-alone water treatment equipment a plus

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal a plus

• Knowledge of Rockwell’s Automation Process HMI Style Guide a plus

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Up to 15% travel may be required

• Able to work overtime as required

*This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.

**Aqua-Chem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.