Automation & Controls Engineer

PTS Advance; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer in Orlando to design, program, commission, and support PLC/HMI based systems across multiple platforms. You will work on industrial networks, protective relays, and cybersecurity initiatives, collaborating with customers and field teams.

The role covers full project lifecycle from design through startup, with travel about 30–35% and a hybrid work schedule in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• 3–8 years experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI development on Emerson/Allen-Bradley/Schneider Electric platforms.
• Experience from design through commissioning and customer support.
• Strong OT networking and cybersecurity background.
• Willingness to travel 30–35%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC-based automation systems across multiple platforms.
• Design and configure HMIs with alarming, trending, and integration.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and run commissioning activities.
• Support FATs, SATs, site commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Create clear technical documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA

OT cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Control Systems / Computer Engineering

Tools

Emerson

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

ABB

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC & HMI Programming and SCADA. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys getting into the technical details—from designing and programming control systems to commissioning equipment, troubleshooting networks, and supporting customers in the field.

You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, protective relays, and other control system equipment to develop reliable and secure automation solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from initial design and programming through testing, startup, commissioning, and ongoing support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and program PLC-based automation systems using platforms such as Emerson, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or similar systems.
• Design and configure HMIs, including control logic, alarming, trending, and system integration.
• Work with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.
• Design control system architectures incorporating PLCs, HMIs, protective relays, controllers, and communication processors.
• Design and troubleshoot industrial networks, including Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, and network redundancy such as RSTP, PRP, and HSR.
• Get hands-on with system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Diagnose industrial network issues using tools such as Wireshark and packet capture.
• Support OT cybersecurity initiatives, including secure remote access, VPNs, firewalls, and IEC 62443-based security practices.
• Work with industry standards and technologies from organizations and manufacturers such as UL, IEEE, IEC, Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, and Siemens.
• Support FATs, SATs, startup activities, customer site commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Create clear technical documentation and work closely with engineering, project, and customer teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 3–8 years of experience working in industrial automation and controls.
• Hands-on experience developing PLC/HMI systems using Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or similar platforms.
• Experience taking automation systems from design and programming through testing, commissioning, startup, and customer support.
• Strong understanding of industrial communications, networking, and control system architecture.
• Experience with OT networking and cybersecurity, including managed switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, Wireshark, and IEC 62443 principles.
• Familiarity with power automation systems and equipment such as protective relays, PLCs, HMIs, communication processors, and generator controllers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex technical issues in the office or in the field.
• Good technical documentation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with customers and collaborating with different engineering and project teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–35%.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.