The key objective of the R&D team is to ensure the design quality and reliability of the real-time turbomachinery control system. The target system typically consists of an embedded controller interfaced by a Windows-based HMI server running first-party applications, and third-party HMI clients. The Windows System Administrator Engineer will be responsible for the test, verification, and validation of this control system, with focus on networking and system administration. This person will stage and maintain test beds and testing tools in the R&D laboratory. This person will develop test plans and complete reporting documents.
The Windows System Administrator Engineer will bring the knowledge and experience of networking and system administration to maintain the R&D IT system for security, reliability, and policy compliance. The R&D IT system includes both physical and virtual machines, as well as associated physical and virtual networks.
The Windows System Administrator Engineer will interact with R&D development teams and company IT department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Listed in order of relevance:
Design and maintain R&D IT system.
Develop test verification and validation procedures for control products and systems.
Testing, verification and validation of the control products and systems for functionality, performance, reliability and usability.
Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
BS degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent technical degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years working experience in the System Administration and Networking.
Preferred experience in engineering or testing ofindustrial control systems.
Preferred experience in the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Open Platform Communications (OPC).
Experience in the Test Automation Tools (Ranorex or equal) is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge of Windows System Administration (Active Directory, WSUS, SMB, etc.), Virtualization (VMware vSphere) and Networking (Cisco IOS)
Knowledge of various testing and verification techniques required.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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