Job Description Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Diversity Inc's Top 50 Companies For Diversity lists. As an Accenture Flex employee, you will apply your skills and experience to help drive business transformation for leading organizations and communities. In addition to delivering innovative solutions for Accenture's clients, you will work with a highly skilled, diverse network of people across Accenture businesses who are using the latest emerging technologies to address today's biggest business challenges. You will receive competitive rewards and access to benefits programs and world-class learning resources. Accenture Flexemployees work in their local metro area onsite at the project, significantly reducing and/or eliminating the demands to travel. Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Automation System Design and Architecture: * Develop and design comprehensive automation architectures for various industrial applications. * Define the structure, components, and protocols of automation systems, ensuring scalability and integration with existing systems. * Identify and select appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms for automation solutions. System Integration: * Collaborate with other engineers to ensure seamless integration of automation systems with other business systems (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and IT infrastructure). * Develop and validate communication protocols and ensure compatibility with hardware and software components. Requirements Analysis: * Work with project managers and stakeholders to gather system requirements and understand business needs. * Define functional and technical specifications for automation systems based on requirements analysis. Design Documentation: * Create detailed design documents, system architectures, and flow diagrams for automation projects. * Develop user manuals, technical documentation, and standard operating procedures for automation systems. Testing and Validation: * Lead the testing and validation of automation solutions to ensure that they meet functional and performance requirements. * Troubleshoot issues during the design, development, and testing phases. Continuous Improvement: * Continuously evaluate and improve automation systems by researching emerging technologies and industry best practices. * Provide recommendations for system upgrades, optimizations, and improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Collaboration and Communication: * Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure successful implementation of automation solutions. * Provide technical support and training to other engineering teams and stakeholders. Qualification Basic Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years of work experience. * Experience with One Automation architecture and design Designing and developing automation systems, ensuring their efficiency and reliability, and providing technical expertise in the automation field * HS Diploma / GED Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with designing and developing automation systems, ensuring their efficiency and reliability, and providing technical expertise in the automation field Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. Role Location Hourly Salary Range California $48.17 to $58.17 Colorado $48.17 to $58.17 District of Columbia $48.17 to $58.17 Illinois $48.17 to $58.17 Minnesota $48.17 to $58.17 Maryland $48.17 to $58.17 New York $48.17 to $58.17 Washington $48.17 to $58.17 Locations