Industrial Networking Engineer

Job Summary

The Industrial Networking Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, and integrating the architecture of projects in the automation control systems branch of our business. As the backbone to the automation system projects, speed and reliability are the most important features to ensure reliable data transfer and maximum uptime.

Develop system designs of the PC based automation system. Designs include network topology, hardware specification, software optimization, and knowledge of industrial protocols. The role involves interacting with and directing the end user IT departments to integrate the automation project into their company infrastructure. The ideal candidate can provide a solid bridge between the OT (Operational Technology) and IT worlds.

• Manage multiple projects from definition at time of sale through actual start-up at the customer facility.
• Constantly improving the company’s design and technology solutions to meet the demands of the needs of the customer, the automation solution, and industry standards.
• Coordinate direct communication with the customer team to ensure the integration of the CPM‑Beta Raven production process into the customer network.
• Ensure best practices are used by both the company Controls Engineers and the customers’ IT departments.
• Establish or participate in problem analysis and system design as required.
• Conduct detailed analysis and study of requirements for integrated systems and complex single application programs.
• Help with the development and preparation of documentation of operating procedures, testing and field service.
• Interface with software engineers to create products that are consistent with the look and feel of the existing product line.
• Support Controls Engineers through start-ups, updates, trouble shooting and modification of networking and relevant equipment.
• Ensure proper and thorough communication with customers, CPM‑Beta Raven production, Engineering, and sales team members on the status of projects responsible for.
• Assist Sales to develop pricing and project scopes of new opportunities.
• Develop, present, or respond to change orders and proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
• Provide both phone (via modem and/or VPN connection to customer site) and on‑site start-up and troubleshooting support for projects.
• Support customers by solving network issues in virtualized environments.

• Supervise and inspect the installation, maintenance and performance of Beta Raven equipment and the customer supplied equipment that interfaces to our control systems.
• Work with outside contractors, electricians and plant maintenance personnel on installation and calibration issues as necessary.
• Work out mutually satisfactory adaptations to existing designs or suggest possible new designs.
• Report defective equipment and recommend the replacement of obsolete or damaged equipment.
• Provide customer service assistance, to include consultation of installations, expansions, and repairs of customer equipment.
• Occasionally direct the activities of one or two employees of less experience to include training, assigning and checking work.
• Diagnose problems with installed equipment and provide field support to customer locations.
• Recommend improved materials or software to customers, documenting how such changes will lower costs or increase production.
• Provide technical and nontechnical support and services to clients or other staff members regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

Normal plant and office conditions, with field trips to bakeries, feed mills and other industrial facilities where hot and dusty environments are prevalent.

Control Systems Engineering and Customer Service Manager.

No formal subordinates, occasionally directs the activities of the Engineering Clerk and Inspection personnel.

• Standing, sitting, unilateral and bilateral movement, reaching, grasping, talking and hearing.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or…