Automation Engineer

Company: EMD Electronics
Location: Tempe
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

EMD Electronics is hiring an Automation Engineer at their Carlsbad location. A career with EMD Electronics is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. EMD Electronics is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Your Role: The Automation Engineer will provide Process Controls Engineering support for EMD Electronics globally. The successful candidate will become a member of the Process Controls team within Process Development Engineering. Support will be distributed among large capital projects, process improvements in existing plants, and general automation engineering support. The principal accountabilities include the development of front-end process control designs for novel chemistries starting with the design of process control architectures in collaboration with process engineers and IT. You will participate in continuous improvement efforts based on empirical, data driven or first principle process models. You will interface with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms during bid and project execution phases. You are keen on collaborating with Research & Development to transition new technologies to plant-scale, on supporting plant commissioning activities as well as on participating in plant start-ups.Job Requirements:Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years experience of Automation/I&C engineering.
• Acumen in process engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in DCS design, software engineering and automation standards.
• Experience in plant automation programming (DCS/PLC/SCADA) using relevant tools, methods and technologies.
• Experience with SIEMENS PCS7, Allen Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Basic knowledge in application of safety analysis for the design of plants and life safety controls.
• Experience in the selection of instruments suitable for the specific applications, including safety and Ex proof components.
• Ability to work on global, interdisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Automation/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge in Process Analytical Technologies.
• Deep knowledge of EX protection (NEC500, ATEX, IECEx) -is preferred
• Deep knowledge and performance of safety analyses for the design of plants and special equipment
• Knowledge in advanced process control technologies and experience in applications in process industries. What we offer: -With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life! - The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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