Job Information
AMSTED RAIL COMPANY Controls Engineer (Night Shift) - CONTR005632 in Keokuk, Iowa
Principal Activities/Objectives:
- Design and develop value added HMI/SCADA applications based on project requirements and application strategy
- Specs and builds physical equipment associated with data collection efforts.
- Provides engineering support to operations in the troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems
- Design, develop and deploy machine and gauge control systems; integrated automation including robotics and servo controls; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards
- Provides complete project management for new machine and system modifications, installations and upgrades.
- Maintains a high level of personal and professional knowledge of related technologies and manufacturing systems.
- Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager
- Provide training as required for plant personnel in operation of the HMI and SCADA equipment
- Advanced understanding of networks and ability to troubleshoot common outages and system communication issues
Job Knowledge/Skills and Experience:
- BS in electrical engineering, industrial automation, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications
- Experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design
- Design, deployment, and testing experience with Allen Bradley controls
- Experience with Invensys/Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, or comparable systems a plus.
- Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming preferred
- Experience with MS SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
- Industrial Manufacturing experience is preferred
- Familiarity with OPC server software; Kepware preferred
- Fluent in editing and developing PLC programs
- Knowledge of PC and server configurations and administration
- Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity