Controls & Automation Engineer

Capgemini • Mclean, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. This is an onsite role based in Richmond, Va or Hopkinsville, KY. Capgemini Engineering is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced industrial automation and Operational Technology (OT) solutions within a modern manufacturing environment. In this role, you will work at the intersection of automation, connectivity, and digital transformation, helping enable reliable, data-driven manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for programming and commissioning Rockwell Automation control systems, integrating industrial devices through Kepware middleware, and supporting secure OT connectivity across PLCs, SCADA, MES, Historian, and enterprise platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative manufacturing technologies while collaborating closely with controls, engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, automation engineering, or manufacturing system integration.
• Strong experience programming Rockwell Automation PLCs including ControlLogix and CompactLogix using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting PTC KEPServerEX, including OPC UA/DA architecture, device configuration, channel management, and OT data integration.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking concepts, Ethernet/IP architectures, protocol troubleshooting, subnetting, and network diagnostics tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience with system commissioning, startup support, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing operations support.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and IT teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating OT data into SCADA, MES, Historian, or enterprise systems such as FactoryTalk Optix, FactoryTalk Historian, Wonderware, or AVEVA.
• Familiarity with ISA-88 batch control and ISA-95 enterprise integration standards.
• Experience using SQL and scripting languages such as Python, C#, or VBA.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards including ISA/IEC 62443.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical, or consumer product industries.
• Familiarity with machine safety standards including ISO 13849 and IEC 62061/61508.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy PLC logic using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix systems.
• Configure and support HMI and SCADA applications using FactoryTalk View ME/SE while integrating motion control technologies such as PowerFlex drives and Kinetix servo systems.
• Perform system commissioning, startup support, loop tuning, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities on manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize PTC Kepware (KEPServerEX) for real-time OT data acquisition, protocol conversion, and device connectivity.
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, CIP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, REST, and IoT Gateway integrations.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to support industrial network architecture, managed switches, VLANs, network security, and reliable plant-floor connectivity.
• Lead root-cause investigations, maintain engineering documentation, and ensure systems comply with safety, cybersecurity, and operational standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior