Automation Controls Engineer — Digital Manufacturing Consultant

Accenture

Scottsdale (AZ)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 131,000

Full time

10 days ago

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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.