Process Automation Engineer

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Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Portland, Oregon. As a crucial member of our organization, you will play a key role in optimizing and automating our manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to apply engineering theory, data analysis and problem-solving techniques. This role works in conjunction with the operations, quality, and engineering departments to improve safety, quality, and productivity to reduce costs wherever possible.

Why join us?

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Job Details

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing or Materials Science Engineering with an emphasis on process modelling, control theory and statistical analysis
10 years of experience, preferably in the steel industry (Rolling Mills) or manufacturing
Strong mathematical background with experience in implementing various numerical methods
Adaptive software process models experience and/or training
Software development and support experience with DEC Fortran, DEC C programming languages on OpenVMS operating systems
Software development and support experience with .NET programming languages on Windows OS
Database knowledge, experienced with Microsoft SQL Server/T-SQL programming skills
Able to read through complicated algorithms and/or source code to identify problems or areas for improvement and propose solutions
Knowledge of group problem solving techniques such as brainstorming, value stream mapping and/or Kaizen events
Willing and able to support the 24 hour operation through variable shifts and/or off-hours remote and telephone support
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
Short and long term disability programs
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Responsibilities
As a crucial member of our organization, you will play a key role in optimizing and automating our manufacturing processes
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to apply engineering theory, data analysis and problem-solving techniques
This role works in conjunction with the operations, quality, and engineering departments to improve safety, quality, and productivity to reduce costs wherever possible
Collaborate with operations personnel and the quality assurance department to gain a deep understanding of operational processes, our products, and how they are qualitatively measured
Maintain and improve in-house software process models as well as third-party software process models no longer supported by vendors; monitor model performance via analysis of measured data
Develop strategies to reduce defects, delays, and other missed opportunities
Gather and analyze data to produce proof-of-concept models for process improvement, ensuring that the data recorded accurately represents the process
Understand equipment limitations, collaborate with engineering personnel to continually improve equipment performance
Develop strong vendor relationships in an effort to understand the equipment and software process models they provide
Develop training tools to help team members across the organization gain a better understanding of the process
Maintain all Level II supervisory systems hardware and software components, i.e., perform upgrades, apply patches, etc
Accountability of 24/7/365 mission critical services in manufacturing operations provided by the Level II supervisory systems

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