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Control System Automation Engineer
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Description

Banks Integration Group, a Superior Controls Company, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Automation Engineer who wants to be part of a growing business. We offer great benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside some of the best automation engineers in the industry.

About Us

Banks Integration Group is a fast-paced and dynamic engineering firm, based out of Vacaville, CA. Established in 1994, we work in the Life Sciences industry with nearly every major Pharmaceutical company in Northern California and are now expanding into Southern California. As a process automation system integrator, we design the control system to automate manufacturing processes providing monitoring and control of intricate Life Science applications. In addition to customer and client satisfaction, it is our goal to maintain an environment that will bring out the best in your individual strengths and talents, which in turn allows us to provide our customers with the best solutions.

About the Job

In this role you will be responsible for leading the detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects, as well as, defining architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, programming PLC and SCADA applications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead projects from concept through commissioning phases.

* Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
* Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
* Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
* Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs.
* Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans and deliverables for assigned work.
* Work successfully in a matrix structure; focused strongly on customer service and personal growth.
* Regional travel 10-15%

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Experience with Rockwell products (ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, RSBizWare RSBatch, etc.)
* Experience with other PLC platforms (GE, Siemens, Modicon) and various SCADA and HMI packages (iFix and Wonderware)
* Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages preferred
* Understanding of control system networks, e.g. Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
* Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes preferred
* GMP and validation experience preferred
* Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems is preferred
* Instrumentation experience is preferred
* Must be available for regional travel
* Must hold a valid driver's license
* Outgoing personality, strong leadership skills, as well as, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Education & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related Engineering fields plus two to three (2-3) years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

* Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls a must
* Control system validation experience of pharmaceutical/biotech systems is a plus
* Experience in a lead role preferred

Banks Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Check us out at www.banksintegration.com to learn more!

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