Automation Engineer

Pro Staff; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Automation Engineer will be part of the Engineering Department and provide technical expertise in industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, electrical systems, and factory automation architecture.

This individual will support automation projects from design through implementation and startup, provide technical support to Production and Maintenance, and drive improvements to automation systems, controls, and the overall automation architecture of the plant.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial automation and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in automation, process control, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Support automation projects from design through startup and commissioning.
• Assist Production and Maintenance with technical issues and improvements to automation architecture.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering / Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

HMI/SCADA

AVEVA System Platform

Job description

Location: Dallas, NC 28034

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

Base Salary: $105,000–$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Target Start: As soon as possible

Industry: Food and beverage ingredient manufacturer

Req Skills: BS in Engineering / Industrial Automation / PLC Programming / Siemens S7 / TIA Portal / HMI/SCADA

Summary

The Automation Engineer will be part of the Engineering Department and provide technical expertise in industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, electrical systems, and factory automation architecture.

This individual will support automation projects from design through implementation and startup, provide technical support to Production and Maintenance, and drive improvements to automation systems, controls, and the overall automation architecture of the plant.

Key Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation, field devices, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related diagnostic/configuration tools.
• Ability to read and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting technical projects from planning through implementation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, or another process-based industry.
• Siemens automation platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware), industrial networking, and MES/manufacturing system interfaces.
• Electrical control panels, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, PID control, and machine safety systems.
• Experience with automation system commissioning, equipment startup, validation, and integration.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, GMP, SQF, food safety.