Application Analyst / Logistics Automation Engineer

Cypress HCM; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Application Analyst / Logistics Automation Engineer to support enterprise automation initiatives in a manufacturing environment. You will develop and deploy automation solutions, integrate robotics platforms with ERP/MES, and troubleshoot industrial systems.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with engineering, IT, and controls teams, focusing on AMR/AGV integration and Ignition-based SCADA development. Local relocation to Georgetown, KY preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SCADA development experience.
• 3+ years Ignition development (Perspective/ Vision) required.
• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, OPC UA, databases, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to implement internal logistics automation systems.
• Evaluate robotics technologies and identify opportunities to improve processes through automation.
• Lead transition of automation PoCs into production environments.
• Integrate AMR/AGV systems with fleet management software, MES/ERP, and IT infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, technical documentation, and implementation standards.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for robotics and automation systems.

Skills

SCADA development

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

Industrial IT/IS

OPC UA

SQL databases

Linux

Docker

Automation/Robotics

PLC integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS or related

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

PLC integration tools

Docker

Linux

Job description

• Location: Georgetown, KY Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Duration: 12 Months (Potential extension) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST Overtime: Approximately 25% Travel: Approximately 25%, primarily during deployment phases (domestic travel)

Position Overview

• Seeking an experienced Application Analyst / Logistics Automation Engineer to support enterprise-wide automation initiatives within complex manufacturing environments.
• This individual will focus on the integration, development, implementation, and support of automated internal logistics systems, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and other industrial automation technologies.
• The role will work closely with engineering, IT, manufacturing, and controls teams to develop and deploy automation solutions, integrate robotics platforms with existing enterprise systems, and improve internal material movement processes.
• This is a hands-on position working directly in a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities spanning industrial automation, SCADA development, system integration, troubleshooting, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement internal logistics automation systems.
• Evaluate robotics technologies and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and supply chain processes through automation.
• Lead the transition of automation proof-of-concepts into production environments.
• Integrate AMR/AGV systems with fleet management software, MES/ERP platforms, and existing IT infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, technical documentation, and implementation standards.
• Support custom software development and integration between robotics platforms and enterprise applications.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for robotics and industrial automation systems.
• Commission and integrate automated systems at manufacturing facilities.
• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA solutions.
• Develop and support HMI, SCADA, and reporting applications.
• Configure and develop Ignition Perspective, Vision, and Reporting modules.
• Integrate PLCs, databases, OPC servers, and third-party systems.
• Work with controls engineers, project managers, and end users to define system requirements.
• Support system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing production support.
• Participate in architecture discussions and establish development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of SCADA development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Ignition development experience (key requirement).
• 3+ years of IT/IS systems experience.
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective and/or Vision.
• Experience integrating PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, OPC UA, databases, and SQL.
• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, and Bash.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AMR/AGV technologies and fleet management systems.
• Experience with PLCs including Allen-Bradley, Toyopuc, Omron, or Mitsubishi.
• Experience with robotics platforms such as MiR, AutoGuide, Omron, JBT, Creform, OTTO, AIUT, or Bastian Automation.
• Inductive Automation Ignition certifications or formal training.
• Exposure to MQTT, Sepasoft, Canary, or AVEVA technologies.
• Experience with cloud-connected industrial applications and IIoT initiatives.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.
• Experience working in manufacturing or shop-floor environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• 100% onsite position in Georgetown, KY.
• Open to non-local candidates willing to relocate before starting.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Approximately 25% domestic travel, primarily during deployment.
• One-round interview process (60-minute Microsoft Teams interview).
• Hiring team available to interview candidates immediately