Location
York, PA | United States
Job description
Automation Engineer
About the job
RHI Magnesita is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to work in our York, PA plant. This engineering position will plan, organize, design, budget, and execute continuous improvement and capital projects from inception to commissioning on site. In addition, provide hands-on engineering support to maintenance for our various complex automation and manufacturing equipment.
Tasks will include:
- Consider safety a top priority with participation in preventative safety actions including system entries, audits, risk assessments, working safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Ensure new equipment designs adhere to quality standards.
- Manage projects to ensure they are both on time and on budget through spending forecasts, tracking and detailed project timelines with milestones.
- Purchase system components and track expected delivery dates.
- Coordinate the installation of equipment through direction of contractors and/or maintenance team.
- Create technical support documentation and maintenance procedures for the maintenance team.
- Specify which items should be added or removed from inventory to support equipment.
- Provide engineering expertise for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency of production.
- Lead maintenance team members though hands-on troubleshooting and explanations during complex breakdowns and system startups.
About you:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
- Experience of 8 or more years in the field of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering performing automation/equipment design and managing projects from inception to implementation in an industrial environment.
- Ability to design hydraulic systems
- Ability to engineer systems through 3D modelling, finite element analysis (FEA) testing, creation of mechanical drawings, and bill of materials used to manufacture the systems.
- Ability to engineer and program electrical control systems with HMI's, DCS, servo's, vision cameras, safety PLC's, PLC's, and create electrical control system schematics with bill of materials.
- Experience programming ABB robots and Allen Bradley PLC's/DCS
- Experience in HMI design with WonderWare/Iconics/Ignition a plus
- Experience working with SQL/MySQL databases a plus
- Experience working with Cognex vision systems a plus
- Ability to interact with employees and visitors in a pleasant, professional demeanor.
- Thorough knowledge of SolidWorks 3D modelling methods and principles.
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD Electrical
- Deep engineering knowledge of weldments, assemblies, the effect of stacking tolerances, clearances, and mechanical fits.
- Proven communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of internal customers and external contractors.
- Ability to adhere to engineering principles, documentation standards and safety design standards is required.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA and MSHA standards and requirements.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
- Ability to work off hours nights/weekends to support operations and project deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with ISA 88 and ISA 95 standards
- Proficient with OPCUA communications
Do you recognize yourself in this role?
At RHI Magnesita everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. We evaluate applications based on required qualifications and regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status. At RHI Magnesita we appreciate the value of diverse teams.
About RHI Magnesita
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with around 15,000 employees in 47 production sites, 7 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to build on its leadership in revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to expand further in high growth markets.
The Group maintains a premium listing on the Official list of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: RHIM) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index, with a secondary listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse).
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