Automation Engineer (PLC)

Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned company with two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions. R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, providing industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Offers Associates: Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous paid leave options Paid company holidays Career Development Program Retirement and Financial Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules General Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated controls engineer to join our Factory Automation and PLC Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Factory Automation Systems and Controls including PLC/HMI, Edge Device for IIoT/I4.0 and SCADA systems with excellent technical skills to deliver high-quality services to our clients. Specific Responsibilities: Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs used to control both OEM skids and custom process equipment Configure SCADA solutions and local Historians and configure integrations to 3rd party systems Develop system documentation which includes functional requirements specifications and detailed design specifications Support Factory Acceptance Tests (“FAT”s) / Site Acceptance Tests (“SAT”s) and any start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites Travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia – approximately 25% Develop scope and specification documentation for new station equipment installations Review vendor provided design packages for new control panels and/or instrumentation installations Migrate existing PLC programming to Emerson Rx3i, including configurations and logic files Perform GE iFIX control database modifications as needed Perform graphic development and modification from existing station graphics Perform typical Power and Grounding checks and I&I Work with plant personnel and contractors to perform loop checks, final testing and any necessary startup support Maintain station I/O lists and drawings during system checkout and commissioning Required Competencies: US Citizenship required Demonstrated interest in software development Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in team environment; a team player Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented Customer focused Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity Valid driver’s license required This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home Required Education And Experience: B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., other related disciplines 5+ years of relevant experience MS Office Experience Preferred Experience/Competencies: Experience using and configuring PLC control systems including Emerson VersaMax / PACSystems (formerly GE), Allen-Bradley, and Siemens Experience using Studio 5000 Logix Designer and configuring HMIs and SCADA applications Ability to configure 3rd Party interfaces using OPC and FactoryTalk Gateway Understanding of regulated and validated systems Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment Windows Server 2016/2019 and network troubleshooting skills Physical Requirements: Standing Walking Sitting Kneeling Reaching Overhead Climbing Pushing and Pulling Lifting - 20 pounds Using a Computer Using a Telephone Driving Apperture is a federal contractor and is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. These questions are part of Apperture’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture, please call our office at (704) 375-4465. Apperture is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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