What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at SLB?
Description
Technology Automation Engineers are responsible to design, develop, document, test, and commission automation systems within constraints such as development cost, product quality, product safety, and time. In this job, the engineer is expected to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with other engineering domains, such as mechanical, electrical, and IT, to solve cross domain problems that automate equipment, processes and business workflows related to the use of sensors, actuators, software, and IT infrastructure to accomplish a specific task.
Automation Engineers Effectively Employee Expertise Related To
SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested
Technology Automation Engineers are responsible to design, develop, document, test, and commission automation systems within constraints such as development cost, product quality, product safety, and time. In this job, the engineer is expected to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with other engineering domains, such as mechanical, electrical, and IT, to solve cross domain problems that automate equipment, processes and business workflows related to the use of sensors, actuators, software, and IT infrastructure to accomplish a specific task.
Automation Engineers Effectively Employee Expertise Related To
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Control System Engineering
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to ensure manufacturing production continuity
- Create intuitive human-machine interfaces using FactoryTalk ME and Ignition
- Develop database applications using Ignition and SQL for tracking downtime, performance, etc.
- Program and debug ladder logic and structure text code on Allen-Bradley controlLogix PLC
- Maintain and configure industrial ethernet network of automation devices as Robots, PLC, VFD, hydraulic press, etc.
- Program and debug Fanuc robot programs
- Manage and support automation projects that involve cross functional teams such as manufacturing, sustaining and IT teams
- Assist maintenance & production personnel in operation and maintenance of equipment
- Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time in a loud manufacturing environment that is not always climate controlled.
- Ability to promptly respond to, and address issues within a timely manner
- Possesses a high degree of initiative
- Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies
- Keeps abreast of key developments in relevant technologies and existing standards
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Effectively analyzes and solves problems with attention to the root cause
SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested
- BS or higher in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, software, engineering or similar
- Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience for external hire to be considered for a Senior Level
- Experience in PLC Systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff) and PLC programming is a plus
- Experience in Robotic systems (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB) is a plus
- Proficiency in reading detailed electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
- Experience in Human-Machine Interfaces (FactoryTalk ME, Siemens WinCC and Ignition)
- Proficiency in at least one general purpose language (Python, C, C , JavaScript, C#, Java, etc.)
- General understanding of web technologies (API, database, server, etc.)
- Experience working independently in a large software setting
- Excellent communication skills, with proven record of technical mentoring and technical writing
- Expertise in industry standards for automation