Senior Automation Engineer

Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' Award Winner!
Senior Automation Engineer - Position and Responsibilities
As a Senior Automation Engineer with Middough, you will work directly with clients on industrial, continuous, and batched processes, packaging line, and other audits at client facilities in the United States. As an Engineer, you will also collect and prepare data and information to perform detailed engineering calculations and perform engineering designs and analysis on complex or unique problems. 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process design of unit operations and preparation of process engineering deliverables such as process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, P&ID’s, specifications for equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Collect and prepare data and information, perform detailed engineering calculations, and write formal engineering and technical reports.
• Develop technical specifications and data sheets, perform technical evaluation of bids, and recommend best value design to meet client requirements for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Check installations and complete problem-solving activities around field work.
• Interact with other departments to coordinate the design deliverables.
• Interact with suppliers to obtain pertinent information needed to finalize Instrument data sheet and calculations.

Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree required.
• 8+ years of automation engineering experience required.
• Process flow drawing (PFD) development experience preferred.
• Experience in the design and selection of instruments preferred.
• Ability to perform flow design calculations required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, twist or bend, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections to be provided by the client and/or company and are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence.
• Overtime (weekdays, weekends and/or holidays) may be necessary based on project workload.

About Middough
Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences.  Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What Middough Offers
We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel Insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.