Senior Automation Engineer
Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support the development and deployment of control systems for electrical infrastructure and industrial automation projects. This position plays a key role in system design, software development, testing, commissioning, and customer support. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource while working closely with engineering teams, field personnel, and end users to deliver reliable automation solutions.
This role offers a blend of office-based engineering, hands-on system validation, and occasional travel to support client installations and startup activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and configure PLC and HMI solutions for electrical and industrial automation applications.
- Support factory testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support project execution efforts.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate hardware selections and control system architecture.
- Work directly with customers to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges.
- Assist with system startup, integration, and field support throughout project execution.
- Review control strategies and contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and client expectations.
- Travel periodically to project sites for testing, commissioning, and customer support.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related technical disciplines.
- 3+ years of experience supporting field commissioning, startup, or customer-facing technical projects.
- 2+ years of programming experience using Codesys.
- Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, and control system integration.
- Ability to troubleshoot automation hardware and software in both factory and field environments.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience supporting power distribution, switchgear, electrical equipment, or critical infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with industrial manufacturing or process automation environments.
- Experience with embedded devices, industrial computing platforms, or edge technologies.
- Previous involvement with testing, validation, or commissioning of engineered systems.
Work Environment
- Combination of office, production, testing, and field-based work.
- Direct collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
- Occasional lifting of equipment and hardware as required.
- Travel throughout the year to support project implementation, startup, and customer needs.
Compensation
Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000+, depending on experience, technical expertise, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings program
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and technical training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative engineering environment supporting complex automation and power system projects
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