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Senior Automation Engineer – Process Controls
About Pieper Automation
Are you a seasoned automation professional with a passion
for process control and a drive to make a meaningful impact? At Pieper
Automation, we’re not just building systems—we’re building a culture of
ownership, innovation, and growth. As an employee-owned company, we empower our
team to lead with integrity, collaborate with purpose, and thrive in a
supportive environment that values work-life balance and continuous
development. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is celebrated,
your ideas matter, and your career can flourish, this Senior Automation
Engineer role might be exactly what you’ve been seeking.
Position Overview: Senior Automation Engineer – Process
Controls
As a Senior Automation Engineer at Pieper Automation, you
will play a pivotal role in executing automation projects, with a strong
emphasis on process control. Your
expertise in process control will be essential to ensure projects meet customer
needs and requirements. This role involves project engineering, programming,
and cultivating customer relationships to drive repeat business and growth. You
will work independently or as part of a project team, travel as needed for system commissioning, and
communicate effectively with customers and various levels of personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
Lead
and execute projects with a primary focus on process control, ensuring
solutions are designed and implemented according to customer
specifications and industry best practices.
Apply
advanced process control strategies, particularly with Rockwell PlantPAx
Distributed Control Systems, to optimize automation solutions.
Participate
in project estimating, design reviews, programming, installation, and
commissioning support, with a strong process control perspective.
Technical Expertise
Specify
control systems hardware and software per customer requirements.
Solve
complex process-related problems independently and suggest innovative
solutions to internal and external customers.
Demonstrate
commitment to building technical skills through continuous education.
Provide
guidance and mentorship to others, especially in process control
methodologies.
Collaboration and Communication
Interface
and communicate effectively with various stakeholders including engineers,
project managers, electricians, vendors, customers, and company
leadership.
Customer Relationships
Ensure
customer satisfaction through successful project execution and effective
communication.
Build
and maintain relationships to foster repeat business and growth.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s
Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Experience
10
years in the automation field, with significant experience in process
control.
Skills
Extensive
experience in Process Control Engineering required, preferably with
Rockwell PlantPAx Distributed Control Systems.
Extensive
knowledge and experience in control system design, machine safety, PLCs,
SCADA/Operator Interfaces, with a strong process controls background.
Knowledge
and experience in drive systems, robotics, and/or vision systems is a
plus.
Strong
attention to detail, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
Ability
to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
Capable
of working independently or within a team environment.
Excellent
communication skills and customer service orientation.
Other Requirements
Positive
attitude towards safety and personal integrity are essential.
Why Consider Pieper Automation?
Employee
Ownership: Being part of an employee-owned company can offer unique
benefits and a strong sense of community.
Benefits: Exceptional benefits package, including top tier health, dental and vision
insurance with no out of pocket premiums, generous 401k matching, and the
option to purchase extra time off.
Career
Growth: Opportunities for leadership and career advancement in a
successful and expanding company, especially for those with process
controls engineering expertise.
Work
Environment: Emphasis on work-life balance, training, and development,
fostering a collaborative team environment.
Company
Culture: Based on living Core Values of Servant’s Heart, Wisdom,
Integrity, Courage, Humility, Passion and Hunger.
