job summary:
The Engineer contributes as part of a team responsible for the design, execution, and validation of advanced terminal systems. This role involves digital solution design, system integration, and continuous improvement to support evolving operational requirements.
location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $40 - 50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
The Engineer contributes as part of a team responsible for the design, execution, and validation of advanced terminal systems. This role involves digital solution design, system integration, and continuous improvement to support evolving operational requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the daily functions and define new strategy for the technology components (PLC, Remote I/O, Sensors, VFD, HMIs) that make up the automated terminal operation.
- Review and understand control system design and process requirements to develop software functional specifications for optimization/continuous improvement projects.
- Perform system integration, software test planning, testing, and commissioning.
- Oversee and at times, engage in configuration, installation and maintenance of automation software, automation hardware, infrastructure and communication services such as positioning systems, location and RFID systems, bridges, switches, cabling and equipment automation firmware.
- Interface with Project, Ops, and M&R to troubleshoot operational incidents, develop requirements, and support documentation and procedure generation efforts.
- Interface with mechanics and provide guidance for hardware fixes
- Ensure proper integration of vendor engineering solutions into the overall terminal engineering documentation.
- Implementation and Management of automation changes in an operating facility.
- Promote good working relationships between internal and external stakeholders, including other project teams, terminal departments, vendors, union labor officials, and transient workforce.
- Perform other position related duties as specified by management.
qualifications:
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Education - Bachelor's degree or higher in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline is preferred; 5+ years' experience plus vocational degree and certification in lieu of degree may be considered
Minimum one year of industrial automation or similar experience.
Minimum three (3) years of related project handling/management experience and process documentation (for example, functional requirements, control design, instrumentation design, etc.) strongly recommended.
Experience using state-of-the-art technology with on-site automation experience or ability to learn
Prior experience working as an automation technician desired
Skills - the following are strongly recommended/critical:
Continuous Improvement/LEAN/Six Sigma experience
PLC: Siemens, TIA Portal, ladder logic, ST, FBD, SFC.
CMS/HMI: SCADA, WinCC
Platforms, Networking and protocol (TCP/IP, Profibus, ProfiNET, ASI, CAN- Bus)
Hardware and Instrumentation design
Commissioning experience
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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