Automation Engineer (Houston)

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About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and implement automation control systems for various industrial processes and warehouse distribution equipment. This role requires a strong background in engineering principles, programming languages, and control system technologies. This role will focus on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Follows all necessary policies and procedures, especially related to safety. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Site technical expert in automation control systems.
• Train and mentor Automation Apprentices to ensure compliance with all company and client safety and technical training requirements.
• Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery.
• Enforce and follow a strict documentation process for all automation processes and programs. Must adhere to client's Automation Change Management procedures.
• Work closely with client teams such as building Operations, and various Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and other support teams to drive MHE systems optimization and project implementation.
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC / PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, ASi bus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance / operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
• Act as the first level of escalation support to both site technician and automation engineers professionals, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely and repair all controls hardware and software systems within the building.
• Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors and senior leadership for support to restore equipment operation.
• Facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
• Routinely assess material handling system performance and drive continuous improvement projects that deliver improved system performance and cost savings to the client.
• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the Reliability and Maintenance Engineering team. Explain production impacts and partner with operations to identify, develop, and enforce operational work-around procedures in the event of system failures.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Location : On-site Houston, TX

Job Tags : RME

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