Process and Control Automation Engineer I

About the position

The Process and Control Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting SCR's automation design and startup initiatives. This person will collaborate across functions and work to transfer knowledge to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance. This person will also possess the ability to develop and maintain in-depth, up-to-date technical knowledge, and to develop into a technical resource and subject matter expert. This is a hybrid role. The individual in this role will report to the automation engineering manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, maintain, and commission automation and control systems for Industrial Equipment.
• Design and program logic for PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems.
• Develop SCADA and operator interface applications.
• Design databases and write custom computer programs for PLC and SCADA system interface.
• Apply standard procedures to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components, diagnose and resolve issues.
• Create project manuals and electrical schematics using CAD.
• Develop scope of work, cost estimates and budgets for electrical systems.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of SCR systems such as fluid systems, operations, metallurgy, maintenance, material handling, furnace systems, and hands-on machine operation.
• Assist with on-site commissioning of all parts of an SCR system.
• Transfer know-how to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
• Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• Years of Experience: 1-3
• Field of Expertise: Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC and drive experience.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD.
• SCADA system and HMI application experience.
• Computer programming, networking, database, and reporting skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
• Preferred Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering
• Preferred Years of Experience: 1-3
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Autocad, PLC programming, Drives, controls, combustion
• Other Preferred Skills: Molten metal processing

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More