Automation and SCADA Engineer, Processing & Packaging

Altria USA; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Altria USA is seeking an Automation and SCADA Engineer in Hopkinsville, KY, onsite with 30–40% travel to Clarksville, TN and Nashville, TN for project work, commissioning, and standardization.

You will design and program robust control solutions across processing, packaging, and conveying, integrate OEM equipment into plant networks, and diagnose downtime issues quickly. Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics (or related) with 5+ years in manufacturing controls.
• Fluency with PLC programming/troubleshooting; comfort across Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Wonderware, FactoryTalk.
• Experience with VFDs, servos, instrumentation, electrical systems, and reading/designing schematics and panels.

Responsibilities

• You design and program robust control solutions spanning processing, packaging, and conveying—then optimize them for throughput and quality.
• You integrate new OEM equipment into plant networks without a hiccup—and document everything.
• You’re the person people call during downtime; you diagnose electrical, controls, and comms issues fast and fix them for good.
• You lead controls scopes on capital projects, from concept to commissioning, including FAT/SAT and validation.
• You create order from chaos: standardized platforms, modular code, backups, and disciplined change management.
• You drive RCAs and permanent corrective actions that eliminate chronic faults.
• You uphold safety and compliance—OSHA, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout are second nature.
• You partner across IWS, OEMs, integrators, contractors, and internal teams to lift performance plant‑wide.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial networking

HMI/SCADA design

Data analytics (MES, OEE)

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics (or related)

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Job description

Are you the engineer who can turn downtime into uptime?If you thrive on solving hard problems at the intersection of software and machinery, read on. As our Automation and SCADA Engineer, you’ll orchestrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives, and instrumentation so high‑speed lines deliver safely, reliably, and efficiently—every shift.First, the essentialsBased in Hopkinsville, KY, you’ll be onsite and embedded with operations. Expect 30–40% regional travel to our Clarksville, TN and Nashville, TN locations for project work, commissioning, and standardization.What success looks likeYou design and program robust control solutions spanning processing, packaging, and conveying—then optimize them for throughput and quality.You integrate new OEM equipment into plant networks without a hiccup—and document everything.You’re the person people call during downtime; you diagnose electrical, controls, and comms issues fast and fix them for good.You lead controls scopes on capital projects, from concept to commissioning, including FAT/SAT and validation.You create order from chaos: standardized platforms, modular code, backups, and disciplined change management.You drive RCAs and permanent corrective actions that eliminate chronic faults.You uphold safety and compliance—OSHA, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout are second nature.You partner across IWS, OEMs, integrators, contractors, and internal teams to lift performance plant‑wide.Your toolkitBS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics (or related) with 5+ years in manufacturing controls.Fluency with PLC programming/troubleshooting; comfort across Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Wonderware, FactoryTalk.HMI/SCADA design, industrial networking, and data know‑how (MES, OEE).Experience with VFDs, servos, instrumentation, electrical systems, and reading/designing schematics and panels.Background in automated processing/packaging and batch systems; strong communicator and project coordinator.Working knowledge of OSHA and machine safety standards.Compensation and benefitsWe balance experience, knowledge, and qualifications when determining pay. Salary range: $104,900.00–$152,150.00.Flex scheduling options that let work fit your life.Time to recharge: 15 days PTO to start, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating days, and a 37.5‑hour workweek.Belonging and growth: a culture where ideas count and development is encouraged.Recognition: annual merit increases and a performance bonus.Financial future: day‑one 401(k) match plus Deferred Profit Sharing (13%–17% of base salary).Career development: student loan repayment assistance, conferences, and stipends for certifications.Health coverage: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.Family support: paid parental and bonding leave.Whole‑person wellness programs and paid time to volunteer.About the work we’re doingAltria is a Fortune 500 company serving U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. We’ve led our industry for decades and are actively transforming with a vision of Moving Beyond Smoking. Our operating companies include Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY, complemented by equity investments in Anheuser‑Busch InBev and Cronos Group.Explore more at altria.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.Legal and equal opportunityThis position is not eligible for sponsorship.At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.