Automation Engineer

At Avid Solutions, we work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and provide solutions which optimize and transform operations. We pride ourselves on purposeful innovation which focuses not just on the initial implementation of a solution but also its long-term value over the solution’s lifespan. We do this by attracting top-talent with technology and operations experience and by empowering our people through Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose (AMP) Model. EOS defines what’s important, who owns it, and what success looks like. Enables a culture of motivated entrepreneurs aligned to a single vision. The AMP Model complements EOS through:Autonomy - Flexible work schedule with work-life balance.Mastery – career paths and technology exposure to provide the opportunity to grow and continuously improve your skills.Purpose – Our core industry focus is on industry solutions that truly impact current and future generations.Sustainability – Solutions which help leave the planet better than we found It.Improving Human Health – Helping Life Science clients improve quality, throughput, and costs of manufacturing products.Feeding Our Growing Population – Helping Ag-Chem and Food and Beverage producers safely maximize asset utilization and efficiencies.If you are hungry, humble, and smart, and seeking to join a privately-owned, growing, and entrepreneurial organization with great benefits, perks, and collaborative culture, this is the place for you.Our Automation Engineers work on projects like developing and executing process control system integration projects and performing design, development and testing of electrical equipment and control systems, every day.On a typical day you will:Program PLC's and handle HMI configuration and designWork on Commissioning, Troubleshooting/Testing/DebuggingHandle Project DocumentationAssist with quoting projectsWrite specifications, schedules and technical reportsInterface with the client on technical mattersAssist with estimates and proposalsOur employees are uniquely qualified, and we know that you are as well. We are looking for someone with a solid background in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical preferred) and at least 5+ years of technical automation and controls engineering experience. Someone who is interested to dive deeper into new and varied automation software, perform electrical design, design manufacturing operating systems from scratch, work on instrumentation and design and continuously improve process knowledge and be able to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.Required skillsBS Degree in EngineeringA minimum of five years' experience in project-based automation and control engineeringExperience working in the process-based industries (pharmaceuticals, biotech, food and beverage, and/or specialty chemicals industryExperience in consulting and / or system integrationExperience with Rockwell, Emerson, and/or Inductive Automation preferred.Experience working in a hybrid environment is a plusTo be successful in this role, you will be someone who has:Above average skills in planning, organization, time management and meeting clear standards and objectivesAbility to be highly focused, self-motivated and results-oriented.Ability to practice proactive communication (both written and verbal) with colleagues, supervisors and clients.Ability to utilize past learning to understand and handle new situations and accept change as a challenge.Ability to make independent decisions (when required).Knowledge of:Process Control and Information System Design / DevelopmentPLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and Network ConfigurationElectrical Design and Instrumentation SpecificationWe offer a base salary, an incentive bonus program, and a full benefit package including:Medical plans with prescription coverage and PPO or HDHP optionsFSAHSA with company contributionDental planVision PlanCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term and long-term disability insuranceSupplemental coverages including voluntary life, pet insurance, and more401(k) with matchFlexible PTOPerformance-based incentive bonus programRecognition and reward program