Senior Automation Control Engineer
About The Position
Sr Automation Controls Engineer: Seeking an Sr Automation Controls Engineer with minimum 7 years of hands-on, in the field experience, installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, integrating, and qualifying industrial control systems. Life Science experience is a plus. Extensive experience working with and around industrial equipment integration is a must. Role: Collaborate with IT/OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment and systems into the data fabric architecture. Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission. Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems. Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms. Support the deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways. Document system configurations, workflows, and integration points. Provide technical support during commissioning and post-deployment phases
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, UNS and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing devices
- Deep expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation
- Experience working in GMP-regulated environments
- Familiarity with validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in OT environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Life Science experience
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with IT/OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment and systems into the data fabric architecture.
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission.
- Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems.
- Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms.
- Support the deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways.
- Document system configurations, workflows, and integration points.
- Provide technical support during commissioning and post-deployment phases
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
