Automation Control Engineer

Oreva Technologies, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in Rapid City is seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer who will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes through automation. The candidate will lead small projects and support larger initiatives, working with systems like Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell tools such as FactoryTalk. The role demands strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000/year.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering, programming and validation.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team to execute automation projects.
• Provide SME Leadership in electrical design and programming.
• Support process issues and troubleshooting.
• Develop standards and expertise for management.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) compliance.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Rockwell programming tools

FactoryTalk View

Studio 5000

Autocad electrical

SCADA

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial or Manufacturing

Tools

Optix

FactoryTalk View

Studio 5000

Fanuc Robots

Job description

Oreva Technologies, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Oreva Technologies, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Oreva Technologies, Inc.

The Automation Controls Engineer is a professional responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand‑alone contributor who can lead small scale automation projects, provide automation support within a specific area, or provide validation support for automation projects. The incumbent can also integrate into supporting a large‑scale project. He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as electrical and software control systems, instrumentation, hardware, utilities, or qualification testing. The Automation Controls Engineer meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, he/she supports and collaborates with junior level engineers. We are looking for an expert in Allen Bradly PLC’s and Rockwell programming tools such as FactoryTalk View and Studio 5000.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start‑up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications.

Provide SME Leadership in designated area/field. This would be electrical design, schematic and cabinet design in Autocad electrical, PLC and HMI programming in Optix, Studio 5000 and Factory Talk View. Programming will extend from machine level to SCADA and Factory System Integration.

If assigned as Area lead; Provide support for process issues, troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, system administration, and providing point of contact to Operations personnel.

Develop standards and provide expertise to management.

Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.

Use/demonstrate problem solving skills to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.

Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.

Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.

Additional Duties As Assigned/required

System Technical Skills

Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Programming, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Studio 5000, Optix Core, FactoryTalk View, Ignition SCADA - Fanuc Robots- PLC/PC Based Electrical Control Panel Design; Industrial Network, IO link , Smart IO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing.

Related and 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering, programming and validation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing

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