AUTOMATION SPECIALIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Sep 19, 2024 - The Automation Specialist is an expert in PLC programming and management, with proficiency in Siemens S7 and TIA Portal. Experienced in automating, visualizing, and commissioning complex systems, demonstrating a systematic approach to problem-solving and project management. Versatile and adaptable, ready to travel internationally and tackle challenges promptly, with a solid foundation in tools like GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins.
Summary of Automation Specialist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Computer Science with 4 years of Experience
- Experience designing reliable, automated production equipment
- Experience with systems integration.
- Excellent knowledge and experience designing PLC-based automation systems
- Excellent knowledge HMI design (Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk View Studio).
- Knowledge and experience with industrial networks (EthernetIP).
- Proficient with electrical CAD design software for the design of system block diagrams
- Proficient with wiring schematics, wire harnesses, and electrical enclosures (AutoCAD).
- Ability to understand and interpret electrical schematics, networking schematics
- Ability to safety circuits, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Knowledge of North American electrical safety and compliance standards and requirements.
2. BS in Information Technology with 2 years of Experience
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies
- Experience in test automation framework such as Junit, Cucumber
- Experience in Selenium etc, especially in context of continuous integration (CI)
- Skills setting up automated test environment and tools for web, mobile web
- Skills setting up native mobile (iOS & Android), and cloud services
- Knowledge of BD to assist and lead other engineers in test related activities
- Good knowledge of Java programming
- Technical understanding of API architecture and design API automation.
- Hands on experience in Appium
- Writing new and enhancing existing test scripts for Native Mobile App automation (Android and iOS)
3. BS in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in engineering science and technology, electrical engineering
- Experience in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information in a group setting.
- Proficiency in working with a computer and a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and CRM.
- Experience in programming Allen-Bradley or CODESYS
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical
- Ability to diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- A basic understanding of the industry, industrial processes, and the products and services that offers.
4. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Know-how in PLC programming/handling Siemens S7, TIA Portal
- Professional practical experience in the automation area
- Practical expertise in the visualization and commissioning of complex systems
- High flexibility and short-term availability in the event of incidents
- High willingness to travel abroad
- Good written and spoken English knowledge
- Independent work style and quick comprehension
- Previous experience in automation positions
- Skills systematic approach to managing work and solving problems.
- Knowledge of tools like github, maven, jenkins
5. BS in Industrial Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Demonstrated work experience and technical aptitude within petrochemical facilities will be considered
- Experience in industry related automation
- Communication Protocols experience (i.e. Modbus, ControlNet, HART)
- Experience in Oil / Gas, NGL Extraction facility operation and maintenance
- Food industry experience is a significant asset.
- Knowledge of SCADA and MES communications interfaces.
- Able to use Solidworks CAD and PDM software.
- Previous experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.
- Experience in executing Automation project scopes or as Automation technical support to other project managers on operational projects.
6. BS in Software Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Have experience as an Application Administrator for Sales and Marketing tools like CRMs, Email Service Providers, Social Feed Management
- Experience in tools used to automate Internet Marketing.
- Be able to learn new tools that form the basis of the Martech Stack
- Able to configure, setup and integrate tools in the Martech Stack.
- Ability to operate a keyboard to perform the essential job functions
- Ability to read and interpret a document to perform the essential job functions
- Ability to travel performing the essential job functions
- Ability to lift/move/carry approximately to perform the essential job functions.
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