KBR, Inc.

Field Service Automation Engineer – Contingency Hire

KBR, Inc.

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charleston • Arizona, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

SQLTCP/IP

About the role

  • Install, maintain, and repair automated equipment at customer sites
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to ensure systems operate efficiently
  • Conduct regular inspections and system updates to maintain performance
  • Generate electrical schematics, P&IDs, and sequence of operations
  • Conduct SOPs, risk assessments, validation reports, FAT/SAT documentation
  • Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and robotics
  • Conduct system integration, calibration, and validation of automation equipment
  • Monitor software platforms and analyze data for efficiency
  • Use dashboards or analytics platforms for downtime/OEE tracking
  • Lead control system projects from concept to commissioning
  • Analyze system data to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and internal quality procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • Willingness to travel for commissioning and support
  • PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff, Omron) -- five years field experience
  • HMI/SCADA configuration (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk View) -- three years or more experience
  • Motion control systems (servo motors, VFDs, stepper systems)
  • PID tuning and loop control
  • Proficiency in industrial Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP)
  • Fieldbus protocols (CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-i)
  • Network design and diagnostics (VLANs, switches, routers)
  • Integration with robotic systems (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa)
  • Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
  • Conveyor systems, sorters, pick-to-light/put-to-light systems
  • Experience with goods-to-person (GTP) and shuttle systems
  • Electrical panel design and wiring (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70/NEC, UL, CE standards
  • Safety systems (Safety PLCs, light curtains, emergency stops, interlocks)
  • Experience with MES/WMS/WCS integration
  • SQL and data logging for performance monitoring
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PLC programmingHMI configurationSCADA configurationMotion control systemsPID tuningIndustrial EthernetFieldbus protocolsNetwork designElectrical panel designSQL
Soft skills
troubleshootingproject leadershipanalytical skillscommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringMaster's degree in electrical engineeringNFPA 70/NEC certification