KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that providesleadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies.Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completedcountless engagements in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Werepresent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provideexceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possibleresults. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidentialrole. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

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The Automation Engineer is responsible for developing, crafting, building, planning, executing and closing automation and technology projects through multi-functional team collaboration and following the company's Standards including Safety, Sustainability, Performance, Reliability, Finance, Security and Risk Management.

 

Responsibilities:

Coordinates Technical Solutions

Execute technical studies with end user and multi-functional teams to understand and accommodate requirements and needs.

Develop, review and influence approval on automation and technology solutions that align with business objectives.

Ensures the integrity of equipment specifications, layouts/designs, building and infrastructure construction, electrical and controls requirements and project documentation.

Stays abreast of the latest technical developments and identifies potential applications for supply chain continuous improvement. Utilizes critical thinking, creativity, risk analysis, evaluates vertical integration and conducts benchmarking.

Determines standards and specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance.

Acquire quote and finalize supplier negotiation with support from Indirect Procurement team.

Supervise equipment delivery from supplier to ensure quality, on time delivery and mitigate any potential issues or delay.

Coordinate installation, EMO, Commission, Start up with supplier, end user, plant operation team, maintenance team, plant engineering team and others as required.

Where required coordinate Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) with supplier, end user, plant operation team, maintenance team, plant engineering team and others as required.

Coordinate Design Qualification, Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification and Performance Qualification with supplier, end user, plant operation team, maintenance team, plant engineering team and others as required.

Prepare, share and archive final user documentation including, drawings, schematics, instructions, commented programs and the like. Use innovative ways to deliver content to hand.

Ensures appropriate testing is conducted to verify that process/equipment meets design specification and that personnel are trained appropriately. Ensures expected metrics and KPIs are achieved on all projects.

Participation and involvement in Continuous Improvement Reviews, Authority groups and other technical forums.

Use company information systems and new technologies such as SAP, Google tools, Capital Management, AVEVA, Tableau, digital workflow and training technology.

Build visibility, data capture and analytical functionality into projects.

 

Coordinate project planning and execution and closing

Participate in Project Management Plans and Processes.

Project Cost Management.

Project Schedule Management.

Project Communication Management.

Resource Management.

Project Scope management.

Project Risk Management.

Manage project on site: safety, quality and visual communication.

 

Support Organizational Capability Development

Document and update the project information per code and company standard.

Support the development project management process and keep it up to date.

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

At least 3 years of confirmed experience, knowledge & proficiency in the following areas:

Automation innovation, design & continuous improvement 

Project management

IT/OT Infrastructure.

AVEVA Wonderware, including MES.

PLC HMI SCADA design, programming & innovation.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP interfacing

Web/Internet/Cloud/Google Data Studio development.

App development and deployment.

IIoT development and deployment.

Data acquisition & Analytics.

Benefits

Ourclient offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401kMatching

Family andIndividual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid TimeOff & Paid Holidays

Long &Short-Term Disability

IdentityTheft Plans

Retirement& Pension Plans

EmployeeAssistance Program

EmployeeReferral Program

TuitionReimbursement Programs

Advancement& Professional Growth opportunities 

ParentalLeave

& More

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$112k-137k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/10/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/09/2024

Overview of KP Recruiting Group

WEBSITE

kprecruiting.com

HEADQUARTERS

Minneapolis, MN

SIZE

<25

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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