Automation Engineer in at PACIV

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is looking for Automation Engineers, for its Puerto Rico office.

Job Description:

Automation Engineer will be responsible for control systems’ (DCS, SCADA, PLC and HMI) design, programming and configuration as well as existing control systems’ support within our client’s manufacturing/process sites. Automation Engineer will also be responsible for leading the control system development life cycle.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Responsibilities include control system design (e.g. Rockwell, DeltaV, Foxboro, CLx, Siemens), control panel engineering, SCADA, PLC and HMI programming and testing, control system start-up, troubleshooting, maintenance and support.
• Additional responsibilities include the specification, design, development, and testing of industrial SCADA, DCS and PLC based applications.
• Generation of engineering specifications and drawings, review of engineering documents, field-testing of equipment/systems.
• Deliver design, control system software development, design/verify field installations, test and provide information management solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for industrial automation/control system integration and related support systems such as Data Historian, EBR’s, Alarm Management, PI, etc.
• Actively participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards. Participate proactively as a team member in the implementation of automation projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (preferably Electrical, Computer, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering)
• On-site work: at PACIV’s office or the client’s site, as required.
• Active member of CIAPR
• Able to work night shifts

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience with control systems in design, programming and or maintenance/support. This may include PLC/CLx, DeltaV, Foxboro or any other DCS platform as well as SCADA systems.

Desired Hard Skill Sets:

• Design, programming, implementation and support for control system/automation projects within regulated environment. Senior engineers will require proven project management skills.
• System integration experience including Micrologix, ControlLogix, RSView, RSBatch, iFIX, Wonderware, Foxboro, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Foundation Fieldbus and/or DeviceNet applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of all of the different control systems including distributed control systems (e.g. Foxboro, DeltaV, Siemens, CLx), programmable logic controllers (e.g. SLC 500, Micrologix, Logix 5000) and HMI/SCADA systems (e.g. iFix, RSView/Batch, Wonderware).
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for control system installations
• Knowledge in Control Panel Design, field installations and instrumentation
• Knowledge of Alarm Management, Data Historian, OEE
• Proficient knowledge of computer system life cycle concepts and FDA regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11

Desired Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in electrical design, programming and troubleshooting of manufacturing, device assembly and packaging systems
• Deal well with uncertainty and pressure
• Work well with others within a team and takes accountability
• Results driven and self-motivated
• Fluent in English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and presentation)
• Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc.