Automation Engineer I

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects.
• Manages assigned dredge project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales and the client.
• Ensures that clients are thrilled and DSC services are the highest quality possible. Works as single point of contact for multiple clients on multiple projects.
• Participates with design of schedules at the initial sales effort to ensure deliverables are reasonable for project execution. Partners with Scheduler position to ensure schedules are updated throughout project scope.
• Plans, evaluates, organizes and implements automation related projects and initiatives.
• Designs circuit and layout drawings of control and power panels in accordance with NEC and Corporate standards.
• Oversees and facilitates required programming and debugging of control software, including PLC’s, HMIs, Servo Drives, vision inspection systems, etc.
• Identifies long-lead purchased items and prepares sufficient information, in a timely fashion, to order material and provides electrical drawings for assembly and job documentation.
• Ensures understanding of pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings as required to meet all specifications.
• Checks drawings prior to releasing to Production, ensuring they agree with electrical design and customer requirements.
• Ensures drawings are functional to allow the electrical department to do their job efficiently.
• Assists Production personnel in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required.
• Designs and develops electrical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Creates and refines electrical parts and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project.
• Develops communication documentation to help convey the key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner.
• Creates and maintains of a Bill of Materials for assigned project(s).
• Creates, controls, and maintains release packages and design history files.
• Conducts and manages root cause analysis and resolution engineering issues, including any design changes required to existing equipment.
• Manages communication with clients.
• Maintains ongoing project requirements and specifications for multiple projects.
• Reviews design efforts from team to ensure that quality is being maintained.
• Provides technical guidance for designers and drafters.
• Provide engineering services to various departments such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales, Field Services, etc.
• Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements.
• Supports a culture that fosters creativity and uses current technology amongst Engineering team.
• Visits customer sites (as required) to assist with their engineering challenges and translate customer requirements into technical/engineering specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and auxiliary systems.
• Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and Inventor (preferred).
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
• Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required (both domestic and international travel).
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to take calls during off hours to support client objectives.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of hands on Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands on experience with electrical systems is preferred