We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development, programming, and commissioning of industrial control systems.
Note to Applicants: This is a traditional Industrial Automation / Controls Engineering role focused strictly on PLC, HMI, and hardware-level systems. This position does not involve PC-based software development, web coding, or IT-level automation.
Responsibilities
- PLC & HMI Programming
- Design, code, and test robust control logic and graphical interfaces from scratch based on functional specifications.
- - System Architecture
- Configure hardware layouts, remote I/O modules, VFDs.
- - Network Integration
- Establish and troubleshoot reliable communications between controllers, instruments, and plant-wide networks.
- - Field Commissioning
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring systems launch smoothly on the factory floor.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3 to 6 years of direct, hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems design.
Required Skills
- PLC Platforms: Robust proficiency with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / ControlLogix) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal / S7-1500) or Schneider (M340/M580)
- Languages: Mastery of IEC 61131-3 languages, specifically Ladder Logic (LD) and FBD.
- HMI / SCADA: Proven experience developing operator interfaces using FactoryTalk View, Siemens WinCC, or Wonderware / Aveva.
- Industrial Networking: Practical knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP/IP.