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The automation professional we seek enjoys challenges and is motivated to help serve patients with these qualifications.\nBasic Qualifications:\nDoctorate degree and 2 years of engineering experience \nOR\nMaster’s degree and 4 years of engineering experience \nOR\nBachelor’s degree and 6 years of engineering experience \nOR\nAssociate’s degree and 10 years of engineering experience \nOr\nHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of engineering experience \nAnd\n2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources \nPreferred Qualifications:\nDegree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering or Biotech Engineering.\nExtensive experience with Emerson DeltaV, Process Control Network design including network segregation, Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation, System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, and 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