Senior Automation Engineer

Therma San Jose, CA $155,000 - $195,000
Full Time Senior Level 7+ years

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Lead the technical efforts in designing and implementing industrial automation solutions for diverse projects, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborating with a talented team to enhance efficiency and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation for greenfield and automation retrofit projects
  • Develop Functional Design Specifications and Sequence of Operations (SOO)
  • Program and script PLC/DCS systems
  • Create and configure HMI/SCADA graphics
  • Define and design electrical and controls schematics
  • Oversee the development and execution of test protocols and managing commissioning activities
  • Prepare close-out documentation and ensure compliance
  • Manage automation project budgets and timelines
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance
  • Serve as the primary customer interface for the automation and controls scopes

Requirements

  • BS or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation and controls

Nice to Have

  • Experience with UL 698A (for control panel design)
  • Structured text programming skills (C++, Java, Visual Basic)

Skills

Java * C++ * Modbus * AutoCAD * ABB * Visual Basic * DeltaV * BACnet * OSI PI * Wonderware * UL-508A * Rockwell RSLogix5000/500 * Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal * Foxboro * Ignition Inductive Automation * GE Cimplicity/iFIX * Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio * Wonderware Historian *

* Required skills

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Basic life insurance and AD&D (50K coverage)
Vision Insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Accident & Illness coverage
Business travel and related expenses reimbursed
Medical Insurance
Company Holidays
401(k) Plan with Company Match (4%)
Flexible non-accrual vacation

About Therma

For over 50 years, Therma has redefined mechanical construction landscapes in California, renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, balancing innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach.

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