Automation Specialist

Length of Assignment: 12+ Months

Location/Site: Lake County, IL- Interview Onsite

Job Description

Apply multi-disciplinary skills in engineering, controls and computer programming to design, build, and program a collection of laboratory equipment in custom enclosures to enable a complete custom automated platform for smart chemical process development

• Integrate laboratory equipment and sensors in a customized setup using standard communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus TCP) or custom interfaces.
• Develop relevant and necessary engineering documentation, including process and instrumentation diagrams, control panel detail drawings, instrument wire maps, user manuals, operations sheets, work instructions, and design reports
• Manage workload among changing priorities, alternating between hands-on instrument automation, software development, and automated equipment testing
• Interact with internal groups, vendors, and third-party custom automation companies
• Learn and continue to broaden your skill set of the technologies to deliver exciting, effective, and innovative solutions
• Ensure that automation projects meet safety and quality standards according to regulations and company standards
• Training of in-house scientists on the use of automation equipment

Requirements

• Experience in engineering or programming with real-world experience in control and automation
• Demonstrated ability in Ignition Programming and design.
• Demonstrated written/verbal communication, project management, and collaborative skills