Automation Engineer II

**RESPONSIBILITIES** - Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects. - Manages assigned dredge project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales and the client. - Ensures that clients are thrilled and DSC services are the highest quality possible. Works as single point of contact for multiple clients on multiple projects. - Participates with design of schedules at the initial sales effort to ensure deliverables are reasonable for project execution. Partners with Scheduler position to ensure schedules are updated throughout project scope. - Plans, evaluates, organizes and implements automation related projects and initiatives. - Designs circuit and layout drawings of control and power panels in accordance with NEC and Corporate standards. - Oversees and facilitates required programming and debugging of control software, including PLC’s, HMIs, Servo Drives, vision inspection systems, etc. - Identifies long-lead purchased items and prepares sufficient information, in a timely fashion, to order material and provides electrical drawings for assembly and job documentation. - Ensures understanding of pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings as required to meet all specifications. - Checks drawings prior to releasing to Production, ensuring they agree with electrical design and customer requirements. - Ensures drawings are functional to allow the electrical department to do their job efficiently. - Assists Production personnel in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required. - Designs and develops electrical components, equipment, and machinery. - Creates and refines electrical parts and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project. - Develops communication documentation to help convey the key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner. - Creates and maintains of a Bill of Materials for assigned project(s). - Creates, controls, and maintains release packages and design history files. - Conducts and manages root cause analysis and resolution engineering issues, including any design changes required to existing equipment. - Manages communication with clients. - Maintains ongoing project requirements and specifications for multiple projects. - Reviews design efforts from team to ensure that quality is being maintained. - Provides technical guidance for designers and drafters. - Provide engineering services to various departments such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales, Field Services, etc. - Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements. - Supports a culture that fosters creativity and uses current technology amongst Engineering team. - Visits customer sites (as required) to assist with their engineering challenges and translate customer requirements into technical/engineering specifications. - Performs other duties as assigned. **OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** - Working knowledge of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and auxiliary systems. - Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team. - Working knowledge of AutoCad and Inventor (preferred). - Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product. - Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first. - Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes. - Willingness to travel as required (both domestic and international travel). - Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize. - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Willingness to take calls during off hours to support client…