Automation Engineer - Industrial & Building Automation Systems
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- Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLC systems including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, and Studio 5000 / RSLogix.
- Develop and support HMI and SCADA applications.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, and OPC.
- Perform system integration, startup, commissioning, and validation activities.
- Diagnose and resolve automation, instrumentation, and controls issues in real-time operational environments.
- Support change control, documentation updates, and system lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve system reliability and uptime.
- Support Siemens Desigo CC platform configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Assist with Delta Controls/DeltaV visualization and BAS integrations.
- Participate in automation upgrades, migrations, and capital projects.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, IO lists, network diagrams, and SOPs.
- Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, and provide updates.
- Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
- Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
- Visit construction and installation sites.
- Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.
- Other duties assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley control systems to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and building control systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA development, controls integration, and troubleshooting in manufacturing or critical facility environments. Secondary experience with Siemens Desigo CC or Delta Controls/DeltaV visualization platforms is highly desirable. This role requires a technically strong engineer capable of working independently across multiple automation disciplines while collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams., * Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English
- Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls.
- Knowledge of GAMP and data integrity requirements
- Years of experience:
- Minimum 5+ years of pharma (8+ years is preferred) building automation engineering experience, with at least 3 years (5+ years is preferred) of building controls experience with BAS.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley systems.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of industrial control system architecture and networking.
- Experience with commissioning and startup activities.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and controls documentation.
- Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
- Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
- Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Benefits & conditions
Compensation: Salary starting from 95k/year + benefits depending upon individual’s experience
About the company
MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Its services include Automation, Project Management, and Validation.
MMR Consulting has offices in Canada, USA, and Australia.
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