Field Service Automation Engineer (Contingency Hire)
KBR Careers2 days ago
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Summary
KBR Careers is seeking a Field Service Automation Engineer (Contingency Hire) to join their team in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing automated equipment at customer sites, ensuring efficient operation and minimal downtime.
About the Role
As a Field Service Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for troubleshooting hardware and software issues, conducting regular inspections, and performing system updates. The position requires frequent travel and hands-on technical work, with a focus on generating electrical schematics, conducting risk assessments, and leading control system projects from concept to commissioning.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Five years of field experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff, Omron).
- Three years or more experience in HMI/SCADA configuration (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk View).
- Proficiency in industrial Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP).
- Experience with motion control systems, PID tuning, and loop control.
Preferred:
- 5-8+ years in automated warehouse material handling systems.
- Experience in e-commerce or high-throughput logistics environments (e.g., Amazon, Ocado, DHL).
- Familiarity with cloud-based automation monitoring or BBMS platforms.
Benefits
- Opportunity for flexible, project-ready assignments.
- Potential for contract or long-term roles as client needs arise.
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time. In short — We do things that matter.
Philadelphia, PA