MFG SERVICES DATA ACQUISITION ENG

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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East Penn is ready to invest in you! In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence. We invest in our people; they are and always will be the heart of this company.   Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then East Penn is the right place for you.

East Penn is seeking a Data Acquisition Engineer who will be responsible for support of the Operational Technology (O.T.) data collection systems throughout East Penn to provide users with manufacturing data in a format that can be utilized to drive business decisions and improve performance.

• Develops, maintains, and supports purchased SCADA/MES systems
• Works closely with external contractors on the development and implementation of new systems and features
• Collaborates with end users to gather requirements, investigate issues and concerns, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate requests for changes, additions, etc.
• Works directly with process control engineers to support new equipment within the OT data acquisition environment
• Works directly with IT Dept. to identify security level access, firewall permission needs, and data communication issues related to developing and maintaining OT systems

• Creates and institutes testing plans to verify correct operation of developed applications

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with existing systems
• Provides 24/7 support of existing systems (as required)
• Creates and maintains accurate technical system documentation
• Develops and follows standardized methods to support systems, from inception through on-going use, which includes testing, troubleshooting, and installing application patches and upgrades

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment, which could include internship experience in a related field
• Understanding of manufacturing systems and their integration
• Experience with SCADA software such as Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens Simatic, or a similar application
• Understanding of process trending, process events, and live data within a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience specifically with Wonderware In-Touch, Historian Client, and Galaxy and IDE development within System Platform is a plus

Education/Certification

• A bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field of study is preferred
• Candidates with an equivalent level of education, training, and experience may be considered

Skills & Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to assess and resolve issues or escalate appropriately for resolution
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Adept in prioritizing and time management

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Open to coaching with the ability to apply feedback
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of manufacturing system practices and procedures

• Follows pertinent company safety policies at all times

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities