Automation Design Engineer

Role Overview

• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Construction, Reliability Engineering, Site Operations, and Automation Engineering team members to implement and sustain automation solutions
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of automation system issues under guidance of senior engineers
• Develop automation logic and visualization applications based on project documentation including drawings, sequences of operation, bills of material, and instrumentation diagrams
• Review mechanical/electrical drawings, P&IDs, and sequences of operation to translate requirements into automation logic
• Support new system installations as well as upgrades to existing, live mission-critical environments
• Assist with system commissioning, startup, and validation to ensure proper functionality and performance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and operations stakeholders
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design packages, programming standards, and test procedures
• Implement reusable logic and standardized automation components as defined by the team
• Provide technical support and guidance to field technicians and operations teams
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Ignition (Inductive Automation) SCADA platform
• Three to five years of experience in industrial automation SCADA development
• Data center experience preferred but not required
• Understanding of automation systems including control loops, field I/O, and industrial control system fundamentals
• Experience with industrial PLC platforms, including Rockwell Automation, Carel, or similar systems
• Familiarity with version control systems and software development best practices preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and follow defined technical standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or a similar role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design, including control panel layouts and schematics
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC programming (Studio 5000, RSLogix 500/5000)
• Experience developing HMI/SCADA systems (Ignition preferred)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control panels, instrumentation, and industrial automation components
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and sequences of operation
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in live or mission-critical environments
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NFPA, UL, NEC, etc.)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Travel required up to approximately 25%, with potential variation based on business needs

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits