Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS)
About The Position
PACIV is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of industrial control systems. Projects span life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, utilities, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and other advanced industrial manufacturing environments. This client-facing engineering role delivers complete automation solutions using PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, industrial networking, and control system integration technologies. The engineer leads automation projects through their full lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation, startup, and commissioning. The role focuses on automation system engineering and commissioning, not maintenance, operations, or production support. The position is onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 8 years of industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC engineering, or SCADA engineering experience.
- Experience leading automation projects from design through startup and commissioning.
- Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership experience.
- Proven experience with industrial control systems and automation project delivery.
- Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Experience programming Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix systems and Siemens PLCs.
- Experience with SCADA and HMI platforms including Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware/AVEVA, iFIX, and WinCC.
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, and Profibus.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, UL 508A, and IEC standards.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; PACIV cannot sponsor new employment visas or H-1B transfers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, medical device manufacturing, water and wastewater, utilities, food and beverage manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS solutions.
- Develop, program, and configure industrial automation and control systems.
- Create control narratives, functional specifications, and I/O lists.
- Develop and maintain network architecture drawings and technical documentation.
- Establish automation standards, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices.
- Develop HMI and SCADA applications using platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, iFIX, and WinCC.
- Integrate PLCs, SCADA platforms, instrumentation, and industrial devices.
- Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), startup, and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot complex control system issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Ensure reliable communications between automation platforms and field devices.
- Serve as a primary technical resource for customers and project teams.
- Lead automation project execution from concept through commissioning.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
- 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off.
- Company-recognized paid holidays.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
