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Automation Engineer

Sinton, TX 78387

Posted: 06/29/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Engineering Job Number: 113250-1-1-1

Job Description

Develop and execute engineering solutions for operation and enhancement of control systems for steel processing equipment. This is a technical support role for the operations and maintenance team. The majority of this role will be performed on the mill floor working with operations and maintenance teams.

Support of multiple steel processing departments
Ensure safe and proper operation of processing lines per manufacturer operation and safety guidelines
Addressing production improvement requests from the operations team
Responding to out of service equipment issues
Developing downtime reduction strategies
Programming system visualization and controls according to specifications
Maintain backups of all software related to mill operation and support systems
Develop technicians troubleshooting skills and programming skills

Requirements
Strong communication skills
Excellent safety and attendance record
Required to be available any time day or night to take calls and call-in' s.
Training or technical degree in field relating to Industrial Electrics or Automation with extensive experience in:
Programming and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Siemens PLCs, Step 7 Simatic Manager and TIA Portal
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD): TMEIC or Siemens
PC and Control System Networking and Industrial Communications Systems
Industrial Networking and Industrial Communications Protocols (TCP/IP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, Fiberoptics)

Experience/Preferences
Experience with SMS Group Automation Systems including XPact Controllers
Configuration of Virtual Machine Environments
Proficiency in the C# Computer Programming Language
Proficiency in Oracle Database Systems
Proficiency in ASP.Net Programming
Proficiency using LogiCAD
Hydraulic & Pneumatic controls
Know and understand electrical principles and electronics
Knowledge of diverse electrical equipment
Proficiency using LogiCAD
Hydraulic & Pneumatic controls
Know and understand electrical principles and electronics
Knowledge of diverse electrical equipment

To apply please email resume to: rosa.Berry@lkjordan.Com
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