Automation Engineer

MEA Energy; North Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked compensation

Multi-site automation projects

Strategic visibility across operations

Technical development in Industry 4.0

Leading automation platforms

Career growth

Job summary

MEA Energy in North Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive plant performance through advanced control systems. You will influence automation strategy, support multi-site projects, and improve reliability across facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial automation, strong Allen-Bradley and HMI/SCADA experience, and a hands-on, results-driven approach to modernization initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation and process controls.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA platforms and troubleshooting.
• Experience with heavy industrial environments (mining, cement, minerals).
• Degree in Automation, Electrical, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and process control improvements for safety and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and network issues across sites.
• Support automation upgrades, plant network projects, and digital transformation.
• Develop reporting, data acquisition, and visualization solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC / SCADA

Allen-Bradley

Industrial networking

Education

Automation Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA

Industrial Networking

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada

Travel: Up to 25% across the US and Canada

Compensation: Strong base salary + performance-linked package reflecting experience and impact

What's in it for you?

Join a role where you'll have direct influence over plant performance, automation strategy, and operational reliability. This is an opportunity to work with advanced control systems across multiple industrial sites while driving continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives.

Package & Benefits

Benefits

• Performance-linked compensation package
• Exposure to multi-site automation projects
• Strategic visibility across operations and engineering teams
• Ongoing technical development in Industry 4.0 technologies
• Opportunity to work with leading automation and control platforms
• Career growth within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment

Why This Business

This organisation is a globally respected industrial manufacturer supplying critical materials to essential industries. With a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, it continues to invest heavily in automation, digitalisation, and plant performance across its North American operations. The business offers the scale and resources of an established market leader while providing engineers with the autonomy to shape technical solutions and deliver measurable results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead automation and process control improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and production efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and network issues across manufacturing operations
• Support automation upgrades, plant network projects, and digital transformation initiatives
• Develop reporting, data acquisition, and visualisation solutions that improve operational decision-making

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, process controls, or control systems engineering
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking
• Experience supporting manufacturing, mining, minerals, cement, lime, or other heavy industrial environments
• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline

Who This Suits

You're a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex operational challenges and delivering practical improvements. You thrive in industrial environments where reliability, safety, and performance matter. You're commercially minded, collaborative, and motivated by the opportunity to influence automation strategy while remaining hands-on with technology and plant operations.