Automation Control Engineer Consultant

Accenture; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Manufacturing & Operations Systems Engineer to lead control engineering projects in manufacturing environments, focusing on MES/MOM, automation, and plant data modeling. Travel 10–75% and potential postings across Dallas, Austin, Kansas City, Chicago, and other client sites.

The role requires 3+ years in control engineering in manufacturing, with strong PLC/HMI/SCADA and OT experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of control engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years with OT, digital engineering, and advanced networking.
• 3+ years in automation design, software integration, commissioning, validation, and start-up.
• 3+ years with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition).
• PM experience and business analysis experience are a plus.
• Experience with vendor tools (Rockwell, Ignition, AVEVA), Microsoft tools, SQL Server, and Python.
• Strong communication with teams and clients on technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in client consultations to define field of expertise.
• Identify and solve complex technical problems using data analysis.
• Develop proposals for business development and present to senior leadership.
• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development.
• Create standards, procedures, training manuals, and project documentation.
• Deliver commissioning, testing and simulation.
• Maintain client relationships across engineering disciplines and identify new opportunities.
• Manage project resources and budgets when needed.

Skills

Control engineering

Operational technology

Automation system design

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Project management

Software development tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

5+ years work experience alternative to degree

Tools

Rockwell

Ignition

AVEVA

SQL Server

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture’s Supply Chain & Engineering practice works at the intersection of operational technology and digital manufacturing. We help manufacturers modernize their plant floor systems, connect their OT and IT environments, and unlock value from the data their operations already generate. Our teams work directly in production facilities alongside controls engineers, plant managers, and IT leadership to design and deliver solutions that improve throughput, reduce downtime, and build the digital infrastructure that modern manufacturing requires.

THE PRACTICE:

This role will align with our Manufacturing & Operations practice and fall under the Production & Operations capability.

Manufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domain expertise across consulting and technology they unlock new sources of opex and capex efficiency and effectiveness.

Production & Operations Systems Engineers enable Manufacturing Modernization with deep specialization in Execution systems (MES/ MOM), Automation, and Plant data models.

THE WORK:

Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:

• Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise

• Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.

• Develop proposals for business development opportunitiesand present to senior leadership at potential clients. Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives

• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development

• Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use

• Delivery of Commissioning, Testing and Simulation

• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities

• Mange the project resources and budgets when necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 10% to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.
• Preferred location Dallas, Austin, Kansas City or Chicago

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in control engineering within a manufacturing environment.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• 3 years of experience using operational technology, digital engineering, advanced networking.

• 3 years of experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up

• 3years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

• Project Management and Business Analyst experience

• Experience in software development using vendor tools (Rockwell, Ignition, AVEVA), Microsoft tools, SQL Server, and Python

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients on a wide range of functional and technical project aspects.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/04/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $30.67 to $94.23
Colorado $30.67 to $81.39
Connecticut $30.67 to $81.39
District of Columbia $32.69 to $86.68
Illinois $28.41 to $81.39
Maine $26.15 to $69.38
Maryland $30.67 to $81.39
Massachusetts $30.67 to $86.68
Minnesota $30.67 to $81.39
New York $28.41 to $94.23
New Jersey $32.69 to $94.23
Ohio $28.41 to $75.38
Virginia $28.41 to $86.68
Washington $32.69 to $86.68

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