Contract Automation Engineer

A People Company, Staffing the World Kelly founded the temporary staffing industry in 1946, and has maintained a leadership position through the years based on a valuable premise: we invest in people.

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We are currently seeking highly qualified Automation Engineers to meet the needs of our clients located in the Raleigh, NC area and will travel to Boston for a 6 month contract (per diem - 107/lodging per day, 59/food daily, 300/week flights, 300/week rental car). This individual will be responsible for Control System design, startup, customer specifications, qualification and commissioning. Candidates, who meet the job requirements below, are encouraged to apply. This opening offers an opportunity to work for one of Raleigh's premier employers and offers competitive pay.

* Programming of PLC’s as well as debugging/enhancing PLC programs * Design and Development of Automation/Controls Systems * Utilizing solid troubleshooting skills while working with engineers and skilled trades in a production environment * Contribute in a group to complete the development of a system based on customer, business and regulatory needs/requirements * Participate in team/customer meetings to identify requirements, specifications, time lines and customer expectations * Facilitate cross-functional problem solving involving Engineering, Quality Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing. * Ability to work independently and make decisions within defined areas of responsibility. * Ability to troubleshoot software issues and make the appropriate design documentation redlines. * Design reviews of P&IDs, FRSs, and design documents to ensure the desired functionality is achieved * Evaluate and analyze commissioning and qualification data obtained through test execution to determine effectiveness and acceptability with regards to functionality and compliance (GMP)

* Must have 5+ years of experience with PLCs (GE Proficy Historian) * AAS in Electrical Engineering or related field or Equivalent (experience + education) * Must have 5+ years of experience designing Control/Automation Systems * Must be familiar with hardware design such as panel layout or industrial controls * Must have experience with communication networks and SCADA software * Must have 5+ years of HMI experience * Solid PC skills with MS Word and Excel