Automation Systems Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers is a leader in powering and cooling data center technology for major hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a detail-oriented Automation Systems Engineer to support Ignition and PLC software development for mission-critical data center infrastructure, focusing on automation solutions and collaboration with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain graphics, UDT, and PLC code repositories in accordance with established change management and release processes
• Collaborate with internal Automation Systems stakeholders, project teams, and contractors to support project delivery and operational goals
• Follow and contribute to established automation standards, SOPs, and user documentation
• Assist with development and maintenance of automation logic, data models, UDTs, and visualization standards
• Support development testing and controlled deployment of new automation applications and updates
• Assist with commissioning support activities, including software validation, alarming verification, and data integrity checks
• 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
• Support Ignition gateway deployments and configuration activities following established standards
• Implement reusable logic and standardized automation components as defined by the team
• Provide technical input and support to integration team members and staff augmentation resources while operating as an individual contributor

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the Ignition (Inductive Automation) SCADA platform
• 0-2 years of experience in industrial automation SCADA development
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and follow defined technical standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Travel required up to approximately 25 percent, with potential variation based on business needs
• Data center experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with version control systems and software development best practices preferred