Standards Engineer III

at Northwind Technical Services, LLC in Sabetha, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Standards Engineer III for NorthWind Technical Services LLC to report to our Sabetha, KS HQ loc but working at multiple unanticipated locs in USA. JOB SUMMARY: Research, develop, implement, teach & maintain software automation standards & best practices to ensure compliance, safety, & quality across projects. Ensure that standard programs & processes are maintained in a highly regulated & process-driven manner. JOB DUTIES: Standards development: Assist in creation & revision of software automation engineering standards, templates, & procedures; ensure alignment w/ industry best practices & regulatory requirements. Project development: create & revise software automation engineering applications; use software automation engineering standards to write PLC, HMI, & computer programs; test to validate proper functionality; provide feedback to the standards team based on results from use of team’s standards & templates. Compliance monitoring: monitor adherence to established standards & evaluate effectiveness of implementation across projects. Technical support: provide technical support to project teams, address queries & offer solutions related to standards & compliance issues. Documentation: prep & maintain comprehensive documentation related to standards, templates, processes, & compliance activities. Training & Development: create training materials & conduct training sessions to educate staff on standards, best practices, & compliance requirements. Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement & contribute to development of innovative solutions to enhance standards & practices. Occasional OT, weekend/holiday work to meet customer project commitments. May undergo background checks incl drug screen & motor vehicle record check. Must complete NorthWind Tier B Electrical safety training post-hire (training recurs annually). Little national travel may be involved to visit customer sites or for training. Travel not exceeding 60 days/year; length of single trip not exceeding 5-10 days. Must have Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer) or other rel field; 4 years relevant software automation development experience; and required skills (3 years exp) in: programming and development following ISA-101 standards; Ladder Logic programming; and (1 year exp) in: field experience in controls and automation. Also requires Certifications: Rockwell Automation, Ignition Gold. Apply at https://www.northwindts.com/careers/ ref job Standards Engineer III.