Jr Automation Engineer

The primary goal of this position is to provide developmental opportunities to a self-motivated technical individual in support of existing and new Capital Automation Projects within our Buzzi Unicem USA cement plants . Such projects will include that for PLC and HMI automated control system platforms. This job function shall be performed under the leadership and direction of and development by our corporate automation manager. Create, develop and document Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs for industrial control systems.Create and read logic flow diagrams for implementing program design, program execution, simulation and testing, acceptance, and start-up.Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphic Screens for industrial projectsProvide technical support, problem solving, modifications, and continuous improvement for automated control systems.Support multiple communications media and protocol such as Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, TCP/IPDevelop and Support computer hardware purchases and configurations to aide in program input and executionB.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field requiredMinimum 2 years of experience in the electrical or process control environment.Preferable cement process knowledgeProven experience in PLC Logic and programming, as well as in HMI systems and related hardware/softwareExposure to Allen Bradly and Siemens PLC knowledge is preferred Competency in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and P&ID drawingsPositive attitude and willing to work toward team goalsCandidate is to be motivated, self-driven, well organized, and detail orientedAbility to work independently while also functioning as a team playerThe candidate is to have good inter-personal communication, verbal and written skills (English Language)MSHA Safety certification is preferred but not required. Training will be provided if necessary.

Created: 2024-10-19