Senior Facility Automation Engineer at Apperture Solutions in Rahway, NJ

Job description

• We are looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Automation Engineer to join our Facility Automation Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building management systems and other facility automation systems (including access control systems, video surveillance systems, and other complimentary solutions), excellent problem-solving skills, project management experience, and the ability to work effectively as a lead in a team environment.
• This role involves planning and overseeing the design, configuration, and commissioning of facility automation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• The role also provides site engineering support to customers. Typically, this includes maintaining and updating existing configuration, implementing small scale expansion projects and assisting with process optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain various building management and facility automation systems.
• Plan architectures for interfaces between various building management systems and with other systems, including SCADA solutions, local Historians and 3rdparty systems.
• Develop test plans and strategies for commissioning of facility automation systems either at vendor facilities or at the customer’s site during installation, and lead an automation commissioning team.
• Advise customers on technology selection, project execution strategy, and technical problems.
• Develop project budget and schedules, integrating with engineering partner and client project management teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members and clients as needed.
• Lead a team of facility automation engineers, overseeing and reviewing their work as the client’s primary point of contact.
• Plan and develop system documentation deliverables, including functional requirements specifications and detailed design specifications for a variety of applications.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
• Support start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites.

Requirements

• Required Competencies
• US Citizenship required
• Experience with Siemens Apogee / Desigo platforms, Schneider EcoStruxure (EBO), Johnson Controls MetaSys, Honeywell Niagara BMS framework, or other relevant BMS platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC controls, utility controls, and environmental monitoring.
• A self-starter acting as the working lead of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project requirements in – approximately 25%.
• Required Education and Experience
• Relevant Associates Degree or B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Systems Eng., Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines
• 8-15 years of relevant experience
• MS Office Experience
• Experience with building access control systems, video surveillance systems, energy management systems, and lighting control systems
• Windows and network troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as ISA and IEC.
• Experience working in regulated industries, with pharmaceuticals industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with computer systems validation.

Skills

Required

• MS Office Experience

Benefits

• Apperture Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Career Development Program
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules
• The base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $200,000 annually. Individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.