Automation Engineer

SGS Consulting; Lorida (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a senior automation engineer to support the full lifecycle of site automation systems, including design, configuration, programming, testing, and sustaining support.

You will develop PLC and HMI/SCADA applications (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC) and help define architectures across control, safety, and IT layers. On-site testing will be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience designing and supporting site automation systems across PLC, SCADA, and HMI layers.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of site automation systems (design, configuration, programming, testing, and sustaining support).
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI/SCADA applications (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC).
• Help define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT layers; integrate with historians, MES, BMS, CMMS, ERP, and related systems.
• Design and support industrial networks and connectivity (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC DA/UA), partnering with IT on segmentation, backups, recovery, and hardening.
• Apply digital/analytics tools (including AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance where applicable) to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in regulated environments.
• Troubleshoot controls, software, and network issues to minimize downtime; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain standards and documentation (coding guidelines, change/lifecycle practices, architecture/network diagrams, SOPs, and system records).
• Support capital projects-scope definition, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and acceptance-while ensuring compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

CompactLogix

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

iFIX

Wonderware InTouch

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

WinCC

Industrial IT integration

Windows Server

VMware/Hyper-V

SQL Server

OSIsoft PI

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus TCP

OPC DA/UA

Automation cybersecurity

Analytics tools

Robotics integration

Vision systems Cognex/Keyence

Servo/VFD motion control

Education

Master's degree in Automation Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Siemens PLC software

SQL Server

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of site automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI)-design, configuration, programming, testing, and sustaining support.
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI/SCADA applications (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC).
• Help define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT layers; integrate with historians, MES, BMS, CMMS, ERP, and related systems.
• Design and support industrial networks and connectivity (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC DA/UA), partnering with IT on segmentation, backups, recovery, and hardening.
• Apply digital/analytics tools (including AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance where applicable) to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in regulated (GxP) environments.
• Troubleshoot controls, software, and network issues to minimize downtime; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain standards and documentation (coding guidelines, change/lifecycle practices, architecture/network diagrams, SOPs, and system records).
• Support capital projects-scope definition, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and acceptance-while ensuring compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills:

• Controls platforms: PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix; Siemens S7/TIA Portal) and SCADA/HMI development (iFIX, Wonderware InTouch, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, WinCC). - On site test will be required.
• OT/IT systems: industrial IT and integration with servers/virtualization (Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V) plus databases/historians (SQL Server, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent).
• Industrial networking & protocols: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus (TCP), OPC DA/UA.
• Automation cybersecurity fundamentals: firewalls/segmentation concepts, access control, patching, backups, and recovery practices.
• Digital/analytics: ability to use modern digital tools, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled monitoring for asset performance and predictive insights.
• Robotics & advanced automation (as applicable): industrial robotics integration and safety (interlocks, E-stops, safety PLCs/networks), vision systems (Cognex/Keyence), and motion control (servos/VFDs/coordinated motion), including working with integrators and URS/FDS/SDS documentation for robotic cells.

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.