Sr. Automation Engineer
$125,000–$150,000 year
On-site · South Holland, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead PLC/SCADA projects from scope through startup and customer handoff; program, modify, upgrade, and troubleshoot PLC systems; develop and support Windows-based SCADA systems, including alarming, trending, reporting, and system integration; develop and modify OIT/HMI applications for equipment control and operator usability; troubleshoot instrumentation, pumps, valves, field devices, networks, and control system interfaces; establish and follow best practices for programming standards, documentation, backups, testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and turnover; serve as a technical resource for customers and internal team members; mentor and coordinate other SCADA technicians/integrators; support estimating, scheduling, manhour estimates, and technical project planning.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience
- Strong hands-on controls, automation, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with SCADA, HMI/OIT development, PLC programming, industrial communications, and instrumentation
- Ability to lead projects and provide technical guidance to others
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office products
- Electrical/panel troubleshooting experience preferred
- Ability to develop electrical schematics, system diagrams, and engineering specifications is a plus
- Experience in water/wastewater treatment is not required, but would be a plus
- Degree in Industrial Electronics, Automation/Controls, or equivalent education and experience
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance
- Ability to travel for field service and commissioning work within the regional territory
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
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