Automation - Automation Engineer

The Naval World intrigues you!

Are you looking to take up challenges in the development of HVAC-R solutions & equipment for the Naval industry? Do you want to actively contribute to projects from design to manufacturing, testing and up to delivery? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset, and are customer driven? Do you want to take your management and technical skills to the next level?

If you are looking for stimulating challenges, being part of an ambitious and passionate team. -We want to know you!

Who are we?

A global leader of naval, military and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems & equipment. Bronswerk provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide. Bronswerk manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support.

Your challenge:

Reporting to the Automation Controls Director, the Automation Engineer/Specialist will work with Project Managers to program and design PLC and HMI’s, install (commission), troubleshoot, and control systems for Marine HVAC.

Project Execution:

• Program PLCs, specifically on Siemens Step 7 TIA platforms and Allen Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000.
• Read and understand schematic drawings and trouble shoot electrical panels.
• HMI/touchscreen Design and Implementation.
• Motor drives (VFD, Soft starter) understanding, commissioning and start up.
• Industrial Networks understanding and configuration such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus RTU.
• Communication with customers and co-workers during programming and machine commissioning.
• Experience and understanding of other common electrical devices/modules, such as control relays, switches, sensors, temperature controllers.
• Provides input to the project planning process, assesses the time required for the project engineering and the detailed design tasks.
• Works closely with other teams such as Refrigeration and/or HVAC projects teams to design and integrate appropriate controls.
• Responsible for end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects
• Checking the calibration of system sensors and transmitters.

What sets you apart?

• Minimum 3 year College degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with various PLC and Industrial controls systems.
• Familiar with PLC programming and implementation (Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal).
• Reading and interpreting control sequence logic from control philosophy documents.
• Understanding of machinery safety.
• Sound Knowledge of PID controller concept and tuning for temperature applications.
• Bilingual, with good English oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

What sets Bronswerk’s apart?

• Hybrid position
• Life, Dental, Health, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Bonus Program
• Retirement Program

• Wellness Program & Recognition and Reward Program
• Friday afternoons off year-round
• Happy Hour, Teambuilding activities and more

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