Senior Automation Engineer
About The Position
Join Therma as a Senior Automation Engineer in a hands-on technical leadership role designing, implementing, and commissioning industrial automation solutions. The position combines technical execution, complex problem solving, customer interaction, and project leadership, with ownership of automation system design, programming, and commissioning. The engineer will lead greenfield and retrofit projects from concept through startup, use a range of automation technologies, and mentor junior engineers. This is not a maintenance, controls technician, production support, entry-level, or project-management-only role, nor is it focused solely on PLC programming, HMI development, or commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 7 years of relevant industrial automation and controls experience.
- Experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for specifications, technical documentation, and client interactions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside California.
- Experience with PLC/DCS platforms such as Rockwell RSLogix5000/500, Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal, DeltaV, ABB, or Foxboro.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition Inductive Automation, GE Cimplicity/iFIX, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio, or Siemens.
- Practical knowledge of networked VFDs and communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet.
- Experience with data acquisition systems such as OSI PI, Wonderware Historian, or similar.
- Experience with AutoCAD for control panel design.
- Knowledge of UL 508A.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of UL698A.
- Structured text programming skills, including C++, Java, or Visual Basic.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of greenfield and automation retrofit projects.
- Develop Functional Design Specifications and Sequences of Operations (SOO).
- Program and script PLC/DCS systems.
- Create and configure HMI/SCADA graphics.
- Define and design electrical and controls schematics.
- Oversee the development and execution of test protocols and manage commissioning activities.
- Prepare close-out documentation and ensure compliance.
- Manage automation project budgets and timelines.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for automation and controls scopes.
- Specify and implement instrumentation solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
