Automation Engineer

SGS Consulting; Tallahassee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SGS Consulting is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the full lifecycle of site automation systems, including PLC/SCADA/HMI development and commissioning. You will design architectures across OT/IT layers, work with historians and ERP systems, and ensure cybersecurity and GMP compliance.

On-site testing is required, with exposure to Rockwell/Siemens platforms and various SCADA tools. The role emphasizes integration, validation activities in regulated environments, and continuous

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required or preferred in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI development and integration into IT/OT environments.
• Familiarity with GMP/regulatory environments and validation activities is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support full lifecycle of site automation systems: design, config, programming, testing, sustaining support.
• Develop and maintain PLC/HMI/SCADA apps (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC).
• Define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT; integrate with historians, MES, BMS, CMMS, ERP.
• Design/support industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC DA/UA) with IT collaboration.
• Apply digital analytics tools for asset performance and predictive maintenance insights.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation in regulated (GxP) environments.
• Troubleshoot controls, software, and network issues; support RCA and corrective actions.
• Create/maintain standards and documentation (coding guidelines, diagrams, SOPs, system records).
• Support capital projects—scope, vendor coordination, technical reviews, acceptance; ensure GMP, data integrity, safety, cybersecurity.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens S7

SCADA/HMI

Industrial IT

Windows Server

VMware/Hyper-V

SQL Server

OSIsoft PI

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus TCP

OPC DA/UA

Cybersecurity basics

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Motion control

URS documentation

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Windows Server

VMware/Hyper-V

SQL Server

OSIsoft PI

Jobbeschreibung

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.