Description
A Global Technology Company is seeking an Operations Technology Engineer to join their team on a contract basis until June 2022.
The role will be remote working with onsite travel to customer location once restrictions are lifted.
As an OT Engineer your main responsibilities will be:
- Design, build, install, operate, and maintain industrial automation lab/models which consist of sensors/actuators, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, Network equipment, Computers
- Install, configure various SCADA, OPC DA/UA, Data historian Servers, connect them together and with the automation lab
- Programming the controllers (PLC), HMIs, and other devices
- Work with software engineers to PoC, demo, test and validate the features and assure quality of the security product
- Prototyping algorithmic solutions and testing feasibility of new approaches in a Scripting language of choice (ie Python)
- Working with high performance off-the-shelf (and derivative) platforms, particularly Nvidia Jetson product line and with industrial cameras particularly through GigE and USB interface, sensor and optics selection, processing sensor data (delayering, pixel format conversions), basic image analysis and computer vision tasks
- Working with vendors to discover latest feasible technologies and test them for performance and usefulness for current and future products
Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in the automation industry
- Experience in programming the PLCs using Ladder Logic (preferred if know additional PLC programming languages - IL, ST, FBD, C/C++)
- Work experience with actual industrial devices and engineering software of major vendors (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Omron, Yokogawa, LG)
- Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators
- Knowledge of Industrial communication protocol (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, BACnet, DNP3, S7comm, OPC UA, etc.)
- Knowledge of SCADA, OPC DA/UA, data historian software/systems
- Open-minded and keen on learning
- Creative thinking and good at problem-solving
- Self-motivated with a positive "can-do" attitude and teamwork
- BS/Engineer degree in Control and Automation engineering
- Experience of working onsite and with the customers local teams
- Cloud DB skills
- Experience with Kepware, Matricon, Softing or similar
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Work experience with industrial control/SCADA system in the energy, manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, water treatment enterprises
- Knowledge of Manufacturing execution system (MES)
- Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity Standards (IEC 62443, NERC-CIP)
- Experience in software development
If you feel you fit the above criteria, please apply today.
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