USA, Clinton, New Jersey

Parttime: 0 hrs a week

Experience: 3 years

Closing: 13 November 2024

Introduction

What are you going to do 

A leading Oil & Gas technology company is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to join its Research & Lab Scale Automation team.

  • Job Title: Process Automation Engineer
  • Industry: Oil & Gas
  • Work location: Clinton, New Jersey
  • Workplace: In-office
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday / 40 hours a week
  • Assignment Type: Standard US / W2 Contract
  • Desired Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 1 year from start date with potential for extension for right candidate. Project duration no later than 2027
  • Rate: Hourly with 1.5x OT
  • Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(K) with match

Job Summary: The role focuses on providing automation solutions for research and development laboratories and pilot plants, ensuring efficient data acquisition and analysis systems. This is an on-site position based in Clinton, NJ with a one-year contract, likely to be extended based on project needs, with a project duration running until 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Automate new research laboratory bench-scale and pilot plant units.
  • Define requirements for the design, development, and implementation of data acquisition and analysis systems.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing laboratory automation systems.
  • Collaborate with researchers, technical support teams, and IT to deliver complete automation solutions.
  • Identify and implement work process improvements in the lab environment.

Work Environment: The role will be based on-site, working in a lab and pilot plant environment. The company offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities to grow in technical and leadership capacities. This position provides a dynamic and diverse work experience, with opportunities to collaborate with both internal and external resources and develop innovative solutions.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical), or equivalent work experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience working with LabVIEW and Actor Framework.
  • Proficient in process control systems, application development environments, and relational databases.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Knowledge of process/industrial controls and instrumentation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in process control within manufacturing or engineering sectors.
  • Familiarity with Multivariable Predictive Control systems (e.g., AspenTech DMC, Honeywell RMPCT) and Real-time Optimizers (e.g., RoMeo).
  • Strong programming skills (Visual Basic, etc.) and technical quality assurance.
  • Ability to mentor and lead early-career professionals.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.

What we offer 

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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