Description Permanent position for a Process Automation Engineer designing control systems for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Develop, test and commission PLC applications from the ground up on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms, including legacy controller support. Build
SCADA/HMI
applications with scripting, recipe management, security configuration, database interfacing and reporting. Configure PC-based SQL databases, data transfer and reporting tools; integrate thin client and virtualized hardware. Author functional specifications, sequences of operation, detailed design specifications and user manuals. Review and approve P&IDs, control schematics, panel layouts and interconnect drawings. Write simulation code and develop/execute software test protocols. Specify, procure and troubleshoot field and panel instrumentation; inspect and release vendor-built control panels. Perform on-site commissioning, customer training, validation support and field service. Provide pre-sales technical support, including bid specification reviews and quotations. Requirements BS Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering Technology. Minimum 3 years of experience in control system design and programming. U.S. citizenship required. Recent experience developing new Allen-Bradley PLC code in RSLogix, including analog handling, data exchange and recipe logic. Recent experience developing SCADA applications on Wonderware, iFIX or a comparable platform. Experience specifying and troubleshooting control hardware and field/panel-mounted instrumentation. Ability to read, interpret and develop control system design documents and drawings. Working knowledge of cGMP and its impact on control system development. Validation experience a plus. #ERGx