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Job Title: Principal Automation EngineerDepartment: BU200 Advanced MachinesStatus: Full Time - ExemptReporting To: Business Unit Manager Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Position Purpose:This position will be responsible for overall system architecture, design, and engineering, specializing in controls engineering. This includes mechanical layout, product flow, electromechanical systems, control systems, programming. This position will collaborate and assist R&D, sales/marketing, and other departments throughout Harland. The Engineer must have experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley (preferred), Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, etc.; and HMI configuration of any of the following software packages: Allen Bradley (preferred), Wonderware, GE Cimplicity, Siemens, etc. This position must apply principles of engineering and electrical theory to create designs, implement and debug prototypes, machinery, and associated systems. This position requires average supervision and is generally able to make decisions and initiate actions. Peers and/or management will review work, and this position will interact with others, including customers, purchasing, manufacturing, sales, outside vendors, engineering, and management.Principal Automation Engineer will be able to lead and assist Jr. Automation and Control Engineers designs.Responsibilities:Ensures the workmanship meets or exceeds company and Customer expectations and is complete as defined by Customer and Harland Medical Systems specificationsDesigns contain knowledge of and compliance to applicable industrial and Customer standardsConducts a peer review for the final checking of all drawings and Bills of Materials before releasing designsMaintains low levels of reworkUses principles of electrical theory, sound engineering methods and specialized knowledge of Harland Medical Systems' capabilities to produce effective designsParticipates in project meeting and review meetingsBreaks down information obtained from specifications, sketches, Customer provided drawings, and instructions furnished by others to generate design solutionsPerforms initial design, modifications and/or enhancements to existing designs of production machinery and associated systems as necessaryUses CAD software to document designs prior to productionUses CAD software to record changes to drawings as required or directedObtains quotes from vendors on component elements of the design by providing fully defined component specificationsPrepares complete bills of materialsGenerates software programs to control machinery and provide operator interfacesOrganizes and maintains project filing systems per engineering standardResponsible for proper and timely project status reports to the SupervisorResponsible for ensuring that projects are manufactured, operational and tested to specifications prior to deliveryProvides answers to technical and/or complex questions from Customers via telephone and on-site service calls as appropriateAids management in resolving warranty, service, and technical issuesProvide on-site support, possibly including travel, per direction of Management for installation and serviceProvides technical support to in-house productionResponsible for interfacing with shop personnel during assembly and debugResponsible for interfacing with shop personnel during fabrication, assembly and testing of parts and machineryResponsible for interfacing with Customers and/or vendors at design reviewsResponsible for interfacing with Customers and/or vendors on service calls if necessaryAssists in meeting financial objectives using sound planning and judgmentEnsures projects are designed in the most cost-efficient manner to meet corporate profit objectives and Customer requirementsEnsures designs are complete on or before due date to ensure maximum schedule efficiency through the production and testing phases, allowing completion by the date dueIdentifies potential change orders and provides management with the appropriate information to obtain written approvals from Customers for all changes in scope of work and delivery datesFollows design specifications and management direction to ensure timely completion of change order approvals Education, Qualifications & Experience:Minimum 15 years Systems Controls Engineer experience.Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education plus experienceStrong knowledge of engineering principlesExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsProficient with Programmable Logic ControllersFamiliar with remote input/output devices and industrial networksFamiliar with operator interface terminals with SCADA systemsKnowledge of networking and TCP/IPKnowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, servo systems and electromechanical systemsKnowledge of industrial sensors and measurement systemsProficient in AutoCAD for 2D designProficient withWindows® operating systemsKnowledge ofMicrosoft Excel®, Word® and PowerPoint®Knowledge ofMicrosoft Project® desiredFamiliarity in C++, or C#.net programmingWorking Conditions and Health & Safety:Heated and air-conditioned office environmentHeated and air-conditioned machine manufacturing environment.Employee is required to use appropriate PPE including, but not limited to, nitrile or latex gloves, lab coat, hair bonnet, shoe covers, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shield, or respiratory mask while working in a lab or manufacturing space.Harland Medical System's commitment to ensure employee health and safety is a priority. Personnel engaged in manufacturing shall obtain training required by ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR part 820, FDA 21 CFR part 210 & 211, and Harland Medical System's internal procedures, where deemed appropriate per assigned job functions. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. Ascend or descend ladders and stare cases. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height and below the waist. This position may occasionally be exposed to areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.