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The DCS Programmer / Engineer shall have and demonstrate skills in requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration and implementation of process control solutions including batch software, DCS systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, PC networking technology.  The ideal candidate must have knowledge of process manufacturing field instrumentation, technology and batch process manufacturing expertise in all of the following project phases: Requirements documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup.  Daily responsibilities include solutions implementation and support of the project team objectives. This position may receive technical direction from a lead process engineer. This position demands a team player approach to project execution. Plans and coordinates technical design and engineering implementation of project work.

Must have proven experience with any of the following DCS Systems: ABB, Foxboro, Honeywell, Emerson, Westinghouse, Bristol Babcock, etc. Must have proven experience with any of the following HMI or SCADA software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.  

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in programming leadership as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices, as well as provide detailed documentation upon project completion.  This person will be the project technical lead and may be responsible for some project management activities.  A BS in Electrical, Chemical or Computer Engineering is desired. A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position is required.  Experience in Food or Beverage Processing, Chemical, Bio-Tech, and Pharmaceutical industries is a plus.