Automation Controls Engineer: PLC & SCADA Expert

Ensign-Bickford Industries; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation in a manufacturing environment. You will drive reliability, efficiency, and process performance across global operations.

You will program PLCs, lead commissioning, develop SCADA/HMI solutions, and ensure cGMP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capital projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs and related software.
• Strong grasp of ladder logic, control system design, and troubleshooting.
• SCADA/HMI experience with AVEVA / Wonderware / InBatch and/or Ignition.
• Deep understanding of industrial controls, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience commissioning network-based OT systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000).
• Lead commissioning of automation control systems and projects.
• Develop SCADA/HMI solutions.
• Apply ladder logic and phase logic for batch process control.
• Configure, install, and maintain automation software & hardware.
• Support OT infrastructure following Purdue Model and networking best practices.
• Manage capital projects—scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement.

Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs

Ladder logic

SCADA/HMI

Industrial controls

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Network-based OT systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation or related field

Tools

AVEVA

Wonderware

InBatch

Ignition

Job description

AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation in a manufacturing environment. You will drive reliability, efficiency, and process performance across global operations.

You will program PLCs, lead commissioning, develop SCADA/HMI solutions, and ensure cGMP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capital projects.