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technology + knowhow + solutionsTechKnowsion, Inc.System Integration Expertsintegrating all of the pieces of your puzzleLearn More!
ABOUT US
CORE SERVICES
System Integration
Putting all of your pieces together
Whether it is a single computer or a multi-node, multi-protocol industrial network, TechKnowsion can provide services for design, programming, testing, startup, training, and documentation. As either a consultant or turnkey system provider, we provide the glue with know-how, software, and hardware to integrate your toughest systems.
Process Automation • Batch Processing and Recipe Management • Performance Optimization • Migrations, Conversions, and Upgrades • Safety Systems • Instrumentation • Documentation
3rd Party System Interfaces
If you need to interface with a propriety DCS, HVAC, HMI system, or push real time data into a CMMS system, your prayers are answered. We can also enhance your application with alarm notifications via text messages or voice annunciation directly to your cell phone.
Field Services
Been there done that…
Let TechKnowsion take the worry out of your job by providing on call support services for your plant or facility. Whether you need support 24 hours, 365 days per year or only during critical periods, we can tailor a program that will work for you. Remote, off-site troubleshooting can be a cost effective alternative.
Commissioning/Testing • Troubleshooting • Training
Engineering & Design
Innovative Designs
Engineering Studies • Feasibility Studies • Cost Estimates and Proposals • Capacity Planning • Control System Design • Control Strategy Development • Security and Network Infrastructure • Consulting • Teaming
Software Development
Industrialized Code
If you have Programmable Automation/Logic Controller (PAC/PLC) or Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, a database application, or need other custom programming, look no further than TechKnowsion. As your premier system integrator we utilize our rapid application development tools to build your application quickly.
Tell us your requirements and we can custom design/build a database and front end for special graphs/charts, KPI dashboards, calculations, reports, capacity planning, troubleshooting, or what-if scenarios. We utilize the latest internet/intranet, LAN/WAN, Wireless, and SCADA system technologies to keep real time data at your fingertips.
Database Design and Administration • Dashboards, KPI Monitoring • Custom Reporting Applications
SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
System Architecture Design • Telecommunication System Design and Site Surveys • Alarm Notification with Escalation
Project Management
Projects delivered on-time and on-budget
Project Management • Construction Management
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
HMI / SCADA Software
ARC Informatique
PcVue
G.E.
iFIX • Fix32
Rockwell Automation
FactoryTalk • RSView
Schneider Electric
Citect SCADA • Wonderware InTouch / System Platform
Siemens
WinCC • WinCC OA • FactoryLink
Programmable Automation / Logic Controller (PAC/PLC)
G.E.
PACSystems RX3i / RXi • VersaMax • Series 90/30
Rockwell Automation
ControlLogix • CompactLogix • MicroLogix • SLC5xx • PLC5
Schneider Electric
Modicon Unity • Quantum • M580/340 • Momentum • Compact
Automation Direct
DirectLogic
Communications
Industrial Protocols
Modbus TCP/MB+/RTU/ASCII • Interbus • Profibus • DNP3
EtherNet/IP • ControlNet • DeviceNet • DH+ • DF1
GE STRP/EGD • SNP
Fieldbus • Hart • BACnet • CAN • LonTalk
Interfaces & Standards
OPC AE/DA/HDA • DCOM • Active X
XML • JSON
Networking & Technologies
LAN/WAN • VPN • VLAN
Fiber Optic • Leased Line • 802.3 • 802.11 • Ethernet • RS-232/422/485
Spread Spectrum Radio • Licensed Frequency • Satellite
POE • POL
Virtualization
Virtualization
Microsoft Hyper-V
VMWare
Databases
Databases
Microsoft SQL Server • Access • Dbase
MySQL
Front Ends
Reporting Services (SSRS)
Access
Excel
Operating Systems
Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 • 2012 R2 • 2008 R2 • 2003
Desktop
Microsoft Windows 10 • 8 • 7 • Vista • XP
Linux
Custom Software Development
Visual Studio
VBA/VBS
HTML
TSQL
CONTACT US
CAREERS @ TechKnowsion, Inc.
Engineering
We currently don’t have any open positions, but we are always looking for great talent. If you have experience in designing and programming PAC/PLC, HMI, and SCADA based control systems, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@techknowsion.com.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and program PAC/PLC, HMI, and SCADA based control systems per specifications.
- Configure and test server and client redundancy, including hot-standby and fault-tolerant systems.
- Configure and test OPC servers to interface between HMI’s, PAC/PLC’s, 3rd party, and legacy devices. Communication links include serial, wireless, cellular, radio, dialup, leased line, satellite, and Ethernet.
- Develop and test code using basic and advanced functions, modules, and peer to peer network communications. Evaluate the latest hardware and software technologies, including internet/web based products for use in industrial and manufacturing solutions.
- Provide project cost estimating assistance.
- Commission control systems at client facilities.
- Train operators and technicians on the software and hardware used in the applications designed.
- Troubleshoot, debug, isolate and repair industrial automation and control system applications using tools such as network / protocol analyzers, log file analysis, remote access monitoring, database queries, RS-232 breakout boxes, error code analysis, etc.
All candidates must be
- Professional with a good work ethic and high level of integrity.
- Very organized with excellent oral / written communication skills.
- A self-motivated, fast learner who can work independently and part of a team.
- Detail oriented.
- Flexible, capable of handling multiple assignments / projects at one time.
- Able to troubleshoot, isolate, and solve problems efficiently.
- Willing to learn and accept challenges.
- Passionate about your work while completing projects in a timely fashion.
- Available for daytime and occasional overnight travel to client/project sites.
Typical Desired Skills
- PAC / PLC / DCS / HMI / SCADA design, programming, and troubleshooting.
- OPC Client / Server applications.
- MS SQL Server / Access database programming and administration.
- Microsoft Server and Workstation administration.
- Computer networking fundamentals.
- Visual Basic (VBA/VBS) and TSQL programming.
- Knowledge about industrial protocols (i.e. Modbus)
- Hands-on project experience in industrial / manufacturing environments.
- Understanding P&ID and elementary electrical drawings.
- Control system / automation project startup and commissioning.
- Project scheduling software knowledge.
- Customer support and interaction.
- Project technical assistance during sales calls.
- Comfortable performing hands-on and classroom training for clients.
Management
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Human Relations
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Adminstration
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LOCATE US
TechKnowsion is located in the beautiful San Francisco, CA Bay Area.