Equipment Automation Engineer
(HQ) Los Angeles, CA
The
Equipment Automation Engineer will assemble, test, install and construct the equipment control system to optimize the manufacturing control process of high grade, high performance polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide design to support engineering projects, including using PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) to facilitate equipment automation. Daily responsibilities include: Requirements documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup.
- Support installation and upgrades of hardware and software, including PLC automation system program for PVC and PE process control systems.
- Design and develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) programs of automation systems using software applications, such as Visual Basic, C++, HMI programming, and SQL database.
- Study and prepare Computer Aided Design (CAD) electrical drawings and schematics to develop computerized process control solutions.
- Provide technical support to plants for all control system. Develop new system for in-house machinery.
- Assist with projects and other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in control systems and three (3) years of related experience. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Possess excellent knowledge of programming language (such as Visual Basic, C++, HMI programming, and AUTOCAD. Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as design drawings and schematics. Ability to write general correspondence and technical reports. Ability to speak effectively in meetings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form. Ability to identify trends and develop action plans to address issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The
Equipment Automation Engineer will assemble, test, install and construct the equipment control system to optimize the manufacturing control process of high grade, high performance polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide design to support engineering projects, including using PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) to facilitate equipment automation. Daily responsibilities include: Requirements documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup.
- Support installation and upgrades of hardware and software, including PLC automation system program for PVC and PE process control systems.
- Design and develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) programs of automation systems using software applications, such as Visual Basic, C++, HMI programming, and SQL database.
- Study and prepare Computer Aided Design (CAD) electrical drawings and schematics to develop computerized process control solutions.
- Provide technical support to plants for all control system. Develop new system for in-house machinery.
- Assist with projects and other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in control systems and three (3) years of related experience. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Possess excellent knowledge of programming language (such as Visual Basic, C++, HMI programming, and AUTOCAD. Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as design drawings and schematics. Ability to write general correspondence and technical reports. Ability to speak effectively in meetings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form. Ability to identify trends and develop action plans to address issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
