Automation Engineer

TEC Group, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TEC Group, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of industrial control systems across multiple manufacturing sites.

You will develop Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions with IoT connectivity, real-time monitoring, analytics, and digitalization initiatives. The role includes automated packaging, filling, material handling, and warehousing systems to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years designing and implementing automation solutions in manufacturing, process, chemical, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems such as Siemens, Rockwell/AB, Wonderware, Ignition, DeltaV, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with Industry 4.0, Smart Factory technologies, industrial networking, data integration, MES, IIoT, or manufacturing digitalization initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage automation projects, troubleshoot complex control systems, and lead equipment startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30-40% to support project execution and site startups across facilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of industrial control systems across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions with IoT, real-time production monitoring, analytics, and digitalization initiatives.
• Design and deploy automated packaging, filling, material handling, and warehousing systems to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, validate, and maintain recipe management, batch control, and process automation strategies for highly automated manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external vendors to identify automation opportunities and execute capital projects from concept through startup.
• Analyze production data and leverage digital tools, automation technologies, and advanced controls to drive continuous improvement, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Conocimientos

Automation design

Industrial networking

IIoT

OEE analysis

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related

Herramientas

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Wonderware

Ignition

DeltaV

Descripción del empleo

• Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of industrial control systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions utilizing IoT connectivity, real-time production monitoring, manufacturing analytics, and digitalization initiatives.
• Design and deploy automated packaging, filling, material handling, and warehousing systems that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, validate, and maintain recipe management, batch control, and process automation strategies for highly automated manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external vendors to identify automation opportunities and execute capital projects from concept through startup.
• Analyze production data and leverage digital tools, automation technologies, and advanced controls to drive continuous improvement, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing automation solutions in a manufacturing, process, chemical, consumer goods, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition, DeltaV, or similar automation platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with Industry 4.0, Smart Factory technologies, industrial networking, data integration, MES systems, IIoT, or manufacturing digitalization initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage automation projects, troubleshoot complex control systems, and lead equipment startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30-40% to support project execution, site startups, and collaboration across manufacturing facilities.