Automation Engineer

Schlumberger

Rosharon, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Engineering, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Ethernet, Federal Contracts, Genetics, Home Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, IP (Internet Protocol), Java, Ladder Logic, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Software, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microcontroller, Production Support, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Servomechanism, System Test, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Design, Training/Teaching, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Rosharon, TX
POSTED
Today
The automation engineer works as a part of an automation team to support and improve production in a fast-paced & dynamic manufacturing environment by:


+ Creating Intuitive Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMIs), dashboards, applications, using Ignition software

+ Designing, programming, and debugging Allen-Bradley PLC software

+ Programming and debugging Fanuc Industrial robots

+ Commissioning of automation & robotic cells

+ Setting up and tuning various control systems which include servo motors, hydraulic presses, VFDs, etc.

+ Manage and support automation projects that involve cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, sustaining and IT teams.

+ Lead discussions and define requirements for vendors and develop relationships with them.

+ Manage and lead the commissioning of new automated production cells.

+ Lead a team of automation engineers and technicians to Create intuitive human-machine interfaces, dashboards, reports, and manufacturing execution applications using the Ignition software platform.

+ Program and debug ladder logic, structure text and SFCt code on Allen-Bradley PLC.

+ Program and debug Fanuc Robots.

+ Set up and tune various actuations including VFDs, servo drives, hydraulic press, and pneumatics for smooth operations.

+ Oversee the training and development of automation engineers and technicians.

+ Support the training and development of maintenance/production staff, regarding automation.


BS degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, or relevant field/experience


Combination of coursework and experience totaling 2-3 years in:Programming using one of the following languages: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScriptBuilding mechatronic systems composed of sensors, actuators, & microcontrollers


Ability to work in a team and willingness to be mentored in automation engineering


Effective communication and ability to independently work on an assigned task


Preferred Qualifications Experience in the following areas:Experience in a manufacturing environment working with automation & control system design, testing, validation


PLC controls & programming (Rockwell A-B, Siemens, Omron, etc.)


Controls hardware such as sensors, IO, VFDs, machine vision, pneumatic actuators, etc.


Industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, etc.)


Industrial Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, etc.)


Ability to read electrical, mechanical schematics, and P&ID drawings


Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/software systems


Motivated to work in a dynamic & fast-paced manufacturing environment building & supporting automation control systems.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS

Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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