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Job Description:

The Senior Automation Engineer works on automation projects, both as a team member and team leader, interacting with business partners to understand and develop automation requirements and transform them into effective software solutions using software engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. The Senior Automation Engineer leverages a combination of experience in process control and monitoring, MES, SCADA, and motion control systems to apply theories and principles of science and mathematics to design and develop technical projects for the pork industry and will perform engineering assignments over a wide range of projects of varying complexity.

Core Responsibilities:
Develops preliminary engineering designs, and device specifications.
Conducts feasibility studies and develops project cost estimates.
Determines design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes for assigned projects.
Performs field work and adapts collections to translate completed projects into as-built drawings.
Collaborates with key operations and maintenance personnel to develop design specifications.
Develops user/operator interfaces, custom reports, and analytical tools, process automation, utility control programs and application code.
Develops control applications within Ignition, and Factory Talk View.
Develops and designs GUI, and HMI graphics, applications and database architecture.
Coordinates and provides direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, meet utilities requirements and maintain installation schedules.
Provides startup support and training.
Develops user/operator interfaces, custom reports, and analytical tools.
Develops process control programs and application code.
Designs database architecture. Reports and Proposals
Conducts engineering planning, design and operational studies in pre-project studies.
Conducts audits on project performance and sustainability initiatives.
Assists plant personnel in troubleshooting and downtime situations.
Conducts analysis on downtime risk prevention.

QUALIFICATTIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Proficient in PLC/PAC programming languages.
Experience with Ignition and Factory Talk View platforms, preferred
Knowledge of vision systems and programming
Proficient in operator interface development using Ignition, Java, or Rockwell Software.
Knowledge of computer programming languages (Python, Java, VB).
Knowledge of database architecture and structured query language.
Must possess strong knowledge of process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principals, and industrial networking.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes, preferred.
Proficient in AutoCAD drawing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Suite products.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.