Applications & Systems Engineer (Direct Hire)

Clover Consulting has an immediate need with our direct client for an Applications & Systems Engineer located in Ravenswood, WV. This is a full-time DIRECT HIRE position. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits and relocation package. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual bonus. Requirement details below. Qualified candidates should apply to this posting. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Title: Applications & Systems Engineer

Location: Ravenswood, WV

Term: Direct Hire

Salary: 85-95k plus 8% annual bonus

Details:

• Experience with
  data acquisition systems required, specifically
  level 2 systems

• Degree required, either in
  Computer Science or an
  Engineering discipline
• While experience is required this can be less than 3 years as the role is more
  entry-level to junior level.

ContextEngineering role responsible for r

esearch, development, implementation, and maintenance of the automation team’s c

ritical applications and systems. This includes

custom software applications, real-time data acquisition systems, analytics, visualization and level 2 systems.

Primary PurposeThe engineer in this position will be responsible for many of our key applications and will serve as the

administrator

of critical real-time data acquisition systems. This role is responsible for

development of analytics and alarms to support business needs, support a

nd growth of our visualization tools, and

maintenance and

enhancements to our

level 2 systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain advanced data collection systems, analytics, and visualizations
• Lead and implement projects to improve our
  Level 2 systems including
  mill rolling force models, product tracking, and reporting.
• Serve as
  local systems administrator for our
  ibaPDA systems,
  AVEVA
  PI
  system, and our
  lab LIMS system.
• Plan and implement replacement for legacy/obsolete applications and reporting systems.
• Maintain existing d
  ata historian and
  data trending and
  reporting tools to provide maximum uptime and usability.
• Participate in capital projects as the
  subject matter expert for data acquisition and systems communication.
• Develop data analytics to proactively detect and prevent process and/or quality excursions.
• D
  evelop advanced live visualization tools for our facility such as
  dashboards and
  digital signage.
• Plan and implement replacement of applications that are written in
  Visual Basic 6.0 into modern programming language or migrate to standard off-the-shelf package.

• Specify requirements and
  architecture for new
  data acquisition needs throughout the facility.
• Works to learn in
  dustry best practices and procedures and leads documentation and implementation at our facility.
• Involved in Research & Development to help us utilize cutting-edge technology to solve problems, reduce waste, and eliminate variation.
• Work with local IT to implement better links between our
  material tracking system and or
  real-time data acquisition systems to facilitate improved reporting capabilities.

Leadership competencies, technical skills requirement

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in programming languages such as
  Visual Basic, C#, FORTRAN, SQL, etc.

• Experience with Visual Basic 6.0 is a plus.
• Work with process engineers to simulate, diagnose, and modify L
  evel 2 systems.
• Knowledge of
  Industrial communications –
  Profinet, Modbus, UDP, TCP, etc.
• Understanding of
  best practices for network architectures in a
  manufacturing environment.
• Experience with
  managing servers and PC in both a virtual
  (VMware) and
  physical environment.
• Experience with
  real-time data acquisition
  and reporting systems such as A
  spenTech ip.21, AVEVA PI, and/or ibaPDA.
• Present and communicate your ideas clearly with your teammates and customers.
• Works well with others as part of a cross-functional team and capable of working independently at times.
• Occasional off-hours support via phone, VPN, and/or On-site.