Automation Engineer
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Senior Automation Engineer
Overview
A leading engineering consulting and systems integration firm is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and commission industrial automation solutions for clients across a variety of industries. This role combines hands-on technical work with client-facing responsibilities, offering exposure to complex automation projects involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, motion control, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and program automation solutions in accordance with established engineering standards and project requirements.
- Commission and troubleshoot automation systems at client facilities, including electrical and mechanical systems.
- Design, configure, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
- Participate in system architecture development and technical design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve in both technical leadership and execution roles depending on project needs.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams.
- Work directly with clients to communicate project status, deliverables, and technical solutions.
- Continuously expand technical knowledge and contribute to business development and project planning efforts.
- Travel to customer sites domestically and internationally as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of industrial automation, controls, or systems integration experience.
- Strong programming skills, including experience with structured and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Experience with industrial automation technologies such as:
- PLCs
- HMIs
- SCADA systems
- Motion control
- Process control
- Robotics
- Machine vision
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
- Experience managing multiple projects and interacting directly with customers.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-40%.
Preferred Background
Candidates may come from systems integration, manufacturing, consulting, OEM, or industrial automation environments and should be comfortable working across multiple industries and project types.
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