Automation Engineer, Senior Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for automation engineer, senior, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support on distribution automation and at times integration projects (DNP, Modbus, and IEC 61850) up to 40% of one’s time in order to meet assigned objectives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Identify and escalate critical issues in a timely fashion
• Work closely with the product and development team to ensure requirements are always testable and full test coverage is being achieved
• Need to work within an Agile team and to continually work towards improvement of the internal processes
• Understanding of networking and web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, jsp, asp, Flash
• Hands on experience in MicroFocus Silktest
• Software/script development and/or database experience
• Robotic and vision system experience
• Networks, TCP/IP experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of automation engineer, senior. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for hands-on support for the ongoing development of Infrastructure-As-Code(IAC) and support operation as well as maintenance teams.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with building automation utilizing modern cloud technologies and tool chains (VMs, Docker, AWS)
• Experience with version control systems subversion and Git
• Experience managing Jenkins and creating workflows/jobs for continuous integration testing and deployments
• Knowledge of common networking protocols used in a home LAN environment (TCP/IP, DHCP, UPnP, SSDP, HTTP, Web-sockets)
• Experience testing interactivity of desktop (Windows and OS X) and mobile applications (iOS and Android) controlling hardware products
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience coaching developers with Test Driven Development, REST, Travis.CI and phpUnit/qUnit
• Experience with WordPress platform and SQL

Please consider me for the automation engineer, senior opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for site expertise for all standard datalink communication and network protocols, including Modbus serial, Modbus ethernet, OPC and other various protocols.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proficiency in both writing and optimizing methods and protocols on a variety of automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Beckman, Agilent, Hamilton, Labcyte.)
• Experience with a common laboratory instrument integration programming language (VB script, Javascript, .NET, C++, Labview)
• Advanced experience and training on PLC systems and HMIs with emphasis on Rockwell Automation and Intellution iFIX
• Development and programming of PLC software and loop tuning
• Implementation and maintenance of software change control and backup systems
• Willing and able to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
• Experience in a large scale biopharmaceutical production strongly preferred
• An advanced working knowledge of electrical theory and its applications

I would like to submit my application for the automation engineer, senior opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support on reclosers, including communication integration (DNP, Modbus, IEC 61850) up to 40% of one’s time in order to meet assigned objectives.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electronic devices commonly used in automated equipment
• Experience using machining and assembly tools and techniques
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, PDM and SAP/PLM
• Experience guiding entry-level engineers
• Experience with getting projects definition from customers and meeting their needs
• Working knowledge of industrial pneumatics and sensors
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack up and manufacturing processes for precision machined parts
• Experience in evaluating, revising and documenting IT processes and procedures that will be used to train L1 personnel

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the automation engineer, senior position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support to commercial and clinical manufacturing as needed, specific to process control and automation infrastructure.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with software configuration management, software planning, and code reviews tools and practices
• Bachelors of Arts/Science in Electrical, Software or Agricultural Engineering
• Software development, business analyst or project management experience
• Experience with Server and Client OS based technologies
• Prior business domain knowledge with e-Discovery
• Professional QA/Testing certifications
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft’s Visual Studio and Team Systems current product line and future market test platforms
• Experience in Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Team Foundation Server technologies