Automation Engineer
$98,000–$110,000 year
On-site · Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Designs, develops, and implements bulk material handling systems across multiple industries as part of a global manufacturing team. Focuses on industrial controls engineering using Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, PlantPAx) and associated software (FT View/SE/ME, Batch, Instrumentation). Responsible for reading PFDs/P&IDs and electrical schematics, configuring and starting up complex control systems at project sites, and training client personnel. Requires travel up to 75% during startups and includes collaboration across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Tampa, FL-based role with a broad scope of responsibilities in automation and controls engineering.
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree in engineering preferred
- 5+ years of industrial controls experience
- Experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix controllers
- Experience with FactoryTalk View (FT View, SE and ME) HMI
- Experience with field instrumentation (E&H, Rosemount, etc.)
- Ability to configure, tune, and start up complex control systems at project sites
- Ability to travel as required to assist in initial qualification of devices and initial operation validation of the system on a project
- Ability to assist with training client personnel on the operation of the system
- Ability to read and understand Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and Electrical Schematics
- Experience with Rockwell Factory Talk Batch software is a plus
- Experience with the Rockwell PlantPAx object library is a plus
- Language skills in Spanish, German, and other languages is a plus
- Overnight travel could be up to 75% during startups
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