Automation Engineer - plant mfg.

Responsibilities

• The Automation Engineer will design, develop, and implement PLC and SCADA control systems for new and existing processes.

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider) and associated HMI/SCADA systems.

• Support day-to-day plant operations by diagnosing and resolving control system issues

• Maintain and improve process control strategies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency

• Lead or support automation aspects of capital projects, including system integration and commissioning.

• Develop and maintain control system documentation (P&IDs, loop sheets, logic diagrams, narratives).

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, including process safety management (PSM) requirements.

• Perform backups, patching, and lifecycle management of control system hardware and software.

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• Relocation provided.

Required Qualifications

• The Automation Engineer will have a BS or AS degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 3 + years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

• Experience with Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Meters and other instruments used in Process Control.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC).

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.