Automation Engineer

About Precis:

Precis Engineering + Architecture (Precis) is a 150+ person consulting firm with offices in Ambler, Pa., and Cary, N.C., offering comprehensive design services. Precis has been repeatedly recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Position Overview:

The Automation Engineer supports the Ambler, Pa., office with three years or more of experience in the design and implementation of industrial automation systems for the pharmaceutical + biotechnology, chemical, and/or building systems markets. This individual must have a strong engineering background and an understanding of instrumentation, control, and automation systems hardware and software design, testing, and implementation. Experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens Building Automation Systems, and/or the DeltaV DCS platform is preferred.

The individual will be resourceful and goal-oriented, desiring challenging work in a dynamic environment. The individual will be responsible for generating automation-related project deliverables such as P&IDs, loop sheets, control panel designs, instrument specifications, software specifications, testing protocols, and corresponding narratives and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge in design and implementation for process, utility, and building automation systems.
• Experience with major automation system vendors including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, and Emerson.
• Familiarity of systems integration technologies and approaches.
• Experience in automation system implementation/migration projects and upgrades required.
• Knowledge of cGxP requirements as they relate to automation systems preferred.
• Present automation system designs at client meetings.
• Interface with third-party control system vendors.
• Develop new clients, maintain and expand the relationship and scope of work with existing clients.

Competencies:

• Automation systems hardware and software
• Industrial and process instrumentation
• Strategic thinking, problem solving, and analysis
• Customer/client focus
• Communication proficiency
• Time management

Qualifications:

• S. in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related major required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• The ability to work well with others, lead a team, and manage in matrix teams and environments with multiple clients.
• Experience in automation systems design and implementation.
• Experience in industrial and process instrumentation types, technologies, and specification.
• Effective presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Logical thinking with creative problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

Why Join Precis?

• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values your ideas and expertise.
• Shape growth for a respected, specialized engineering and architecture firm.
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment and competitive compensation package.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Precis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.