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Summa does more than connect people with the world’s top companies; we are an avenue for the exploration of potential, the pushing of boundaries and limits of what you can be.
At Summa, we create performance driven teams. Your skills and prior experience matter, but that’s only a portion of what we consider when matching incoming talent with our customers’ needs and environments.
Senior Automation Specialist
Job Title:
Sr. Automation Specialist
Location:
Waco, TX
Department / Group:
Engineering
Salary Range:
Base $90K+
Reports To:
VP Engineering or Engineering Manager
Travel Required:
☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Occasional
Position Classification:
☒ Salary ☐ Hourly
Position Type:
☒ Full Time ☐ Part Time ☐ Contract ☐ Intern
ROLE AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sr. Automation Specialist position is responsible for designing, specifying components, HMI design and web interface design for our client’s automated machinery, and data logging products. Essential responsibilities for this position include:
- Develop control narrative documentation for the development of control systems
- Design of PLC systems c/w loop diagrams and PID drawings
- Program, commission and troubleshoot of PLC systems (Rockwell, Siemens, and National Instruments)
- Program, commission and troubleshoot web interfaces for remote data capture/SCADA systems
- Deliver high quality written documentation and engineering work packages.
- Other related responsibilities including fieldwork as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 7 years RSLogix
- Minimum 5 years web interface/database design
- Experience with Siemens PLCs, National Instruments, Ignition HMI, EWON an asset
- Direct progressive experience in design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC systems and web interfaces
Education/ Training
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation or Computer Science Engineering/Technology Diploma.
Skills
- Superb communication, written, spoken, consultative
- Strong software computer proficiencies - Word, Excel Access and Outlook
- Able to adapt to various situations quickly, while adhering to daily deadlines
- Progressive success in engineering/technologist experience in high volume, fast-paced industrial environments
- High problem-solving and project execution know-how
