Industrial Automation Network Engineer - Remote

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Job Description

Summary:
The Industrial Automation Network Engineer is responsible for the design, delivery, and support of Industrial Network services to enable customers to realize the Connected Enterprise by building a robust, reliable network to support their operations.

What You'll Do:

• Works directly with customers to deliver Assessments and Designs specific to industrial networks, cybersecurity, and virtualization solutions
• Perform 'hands-on' network and cybersecurity assessments
• Conduct internal and customer readouts to communicate current network/security health and identify prioritized recommendations to deliver a more secure network infrastructure
• Perform machine-level OEM and small to mid-End User plant-level Network Designs to provide the network details necessary to procure, install, and configure a network
• Perform configuration of small to medium-sized virtualization solutions (i.e. VersaVirtualInstallation –Rockwell Industrial Data Center)
• Install Rockwell Software, virtual appliances and thin clients
• Provide Technical Sales support specific to industrial network and cybersecurity services
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a network engineer, network administrator, or other related position
• Appropriate Network Engineering Certifications preferred. Examples include: CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching/Wireless, CINS Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist, VCA, VCP, GICSP or equivalent
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related technology degree
• Ability to accurately articulate the requirements and priorities of both IT and OT stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications, organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to influence and guide team members when required
• Exposure to IT and industrial control systems including PLC, HMI/SCADA, plant historian, motor control, motion control, etc. technology and applications (Rockwell or comparable platforms)
• Preferred hands-on experience configuring IT equipment (Cisco, VMware, etc.)
• Preferred previous experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team completing full project life-cycle implementations
• Understanding of CPwE DIG (Converged Plantwide Ethernet Design and Implementation Guide) preferred
• Understanding of relevant ISA, ANSI, NEMA, NEC and NIST standards preferred

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands: