Our VISION is to be the design professionals of choice for any complex engineering endeavor. As recognized subject matter experts, we use leading edge, state of the art technology to provide elegant and effective solutions to improve the quality of life. Our Customers appreciate our nimble execution, unparalleled customer service, and superior value. Our team of dedicated employees consistently delivers high performance results creating a culture of excellence and making us a trusted adviser to our Customers. Overview & Purpose: Precis Engineering is seeking a Senior Process Automation Engineer with 10 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 a thorough understanding of instrumentation, control, and automation systems hardware and software design, testing, and implementation. Experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens Building Automation Systems, and the DeltaV DCS platform is preferred. The individual will be resourceful and goal-oriented, desiring challenging work in a dynamic environment. Process Automation is a new business endeavor for Precis and this individual will have an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset towards the long-term growth and viability of the group. He/she will be comfortable in an automation project leadership role as well as representing the automation discipline as a technical resource on larger, multi-discipline project teams. The individual will be responsible for generating automation-related project deliverables such as P&IDs, loop sheets, control panel designs, instrument specifications, software specifications, and corresponding narratives/reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for management and coordination of multi-discipline engineering teams for automation projects comprised of Precis, client, and third-party personnel.
- Subject matter expert 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.
- Assist in performing quality reviews on Precis and sub-contracted third-party deliverables and submittals.
- Interface with and manage third-party control system vendors.
- Develop new clients, maintain and expand the relationship and scope of work with existing clients.
- Determine project requirements, customer requirements, performance standards, complete technical studies, prepare cost estimates.
- Prepare proposals in response to RFPs.
- Identify project phases and elements; determine resource needs for project responsibilities and participate in planning to assign personnel accordingly.
- Present information, report out, represent Precis and the project team at client meetings.
- Prepare and review systems calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems.
- Control project costs and confirm project performance using key performance indicators.
A successful candidate will have the following Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related major required.
- Minimum of 10 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.
- Delegation, mentoring, negotiating, and team skills.
- Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Logical thinking with creative problem solving skills.
- Understanding of budget control.
- Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Competencies
- Automation Systems Hardware and Software
- Industrial and Process Instrumentation
- Business Development & Client Management
- Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving/Analysis
- Customer/Client Focus
- Communication Proficiency
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
Education
Licenses
BS or MS degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related
Precis Engineering 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.