Automation And Controls Engineer

Position Summary: The Automation and Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for design, specification, commissioning, and support of prototype and industrial automation equipment and data systems at Biomason’s research site as well as its manufacturing partner site(s). This position reports to the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering and works collaboratively with R&D, Process Engineering, and External Parter/Integrator teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

• 5+ years of technical, experience in automated industrial systems - Mechanical & Electrical

• Experience with PLC software, remote IO, and other hardware

• Experience with different programming styles including, but not limited to ladder logic, structured text, function block, and HMI design

• Hands on experience with remote device networking via Ethernet IP, high and low voltage wiring and circuit design (24VDC to 480VAC), variable frequency drives, and PID control loops

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as mechanical and technical skills

• Ability to understand and develop system P&IDs and other controls documentation such as IO maps and process sequence documentation

• Demonstrates strong data collection, and documentation management

• Is able to help develop and mentor younger engineers

• Able and willing to travel for up to 15%
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in Python or other programming experience outside of PLC

• Experience in Database design and management with SQL and structures such as PostegreSQL

• Has performed in leadership roles in commissioning projects, scoping, and budgeting

• Experience with serial communications both RS232 and RS485
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs, selects, manages, programs, and commissions automation equipment applied in prototype and manufacturing processes, including electrical systems and panels

• Pursues on-going manufacturing process improvements, maintaining and repairing existing equipment and facilities applying detailed root cause analysis

• Supports operations by making decisions according to real time data to ensure the process is performing as expected with troubleshooting and corrective actions

• Researches, designs, builds, tests, and implements machines, instruments, controls, and/or robots, including developing and programming control systems and process monitors from scratch

• Integrates third party machines into existing control/data systems using standard networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC UA and common software languages like Python

• Implement and maintain quality control methods, HMI, and SCADA systems to enable real-time data tracking for system/process evaluation. This Includes database setup and management

• Develops and manages project plans for process development activities to generate process design information for scale-up and evaluate process technical issues

• Partners cross-functionally with chemists, biologists, and engineers to develop robust processes to incorporate standard unit operations to meet stringent quality requirements

• Submits scope of work for projects, including budgetary numbers, goals for projects and timelines.

• Works with R&D and Manufacturing teams to establish detailed design requirements prior to initiating engineering work, and reviews designs, layouts, and plans

• Coordinate with outside services for controls component specification, design, and assembly

• Help mentor other Controls Engineers and lead them to success on their projects
  

Physical Demands:

• Remain stationary for long periods of time, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Repetitive wrist motion

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information

• Operating machinery and/or power tools

• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment

• Ability to lift 25
  

Work Conditions:

• Typical office environment

• Excessive Noise

• Exposure to odors

• Working around heavy objects or machinery

Biomason Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.