Automation Engineer

LVI Associates; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join its engineering team in New York State. The role focuses on delivering automated process control solutions for food, beverage, and dairy industries, with hands-on design, programming, and startup involvement.

You will develop control system architectures, panels, PLC/HMI software, and commissioning support across the U.S., travelling ~20% and collaborating with clients to ensure robust, scalable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of automation engineering experience.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills; AutoCAD experience a must.
• Willingness to travel across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architecture diagrams.
• Design control panels and electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Specify control system equipment and MCC hardware.
• Prepare BOMs, wire lists, and installation scopes of work.
• Prepare PLC I/O assignment lists.
• Develop PLC applications using Allen-Bradley Logix 5, 500, and 5000.
• Develop HMI applications with Rockwell FactoryTalk View, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFIX, or Ignition.
• Provide technical support to clients on new and existing control systems.
• Develop industrial network designs and specify associated equipment.
• Develop VB.NET apps and SQL-based tools.
• Provide on-site and remote client support.
• Commission control systems at customer locations nationwide.
• Provide control system training to operations staff.
• Travel approximately 20% depending on project requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical control design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A growing process engineering and control systems integration company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join its engineering team in New York State.

The company specializes in delivering automated process system solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy industries, providing custom engineering and professional services.

This position requires strong communication skills, adaptability within a fast-paced project environment, and a solid understanding of automation and controls engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Engineer

Company & Role Overview

A growing process engineering and control systems integration company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join its engineering team in New York State.

The company specializes in delivering automated process system solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy industries, providing custom engineering and professional services.

This position requires strong communication skills, adaptability within a fast-paced project environment, and a solid understanding of automation and controls engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop control system architecture diagrams.
• Design control panels and electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Specify control system equipment, including electrical panel components and motor control center hardware.
• Prepare control system documentation, including bills of materials, wire lists, and installation scopes of work.
• Prepare PLC I/O assignment lists.
• Develop PLC applications using Allen-Bradley Logix 5, 500, and 5000.
• Develop HMI applications using platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk View, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFIX, and Ignition.
• Provide direct technical support to clients on new and existing control systems.
• Develop industrial network designs and specify associated equipment.
• Develop custom applications using VB.NET and SQL relational databases.
• Provide ongoing client support both onsite and remotely.
• Commission control systems as part of startup teams at customer locations throughout the U.S.
• Provide control system training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Travel approximately 20% depending on project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Automation Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience.
• AutoCAD drawing experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting industrial control systems and commissioning/startup activities.
• Willingness to travel throughout the U.S.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on technically challenging automation and process control projects.
• Exposure to food, beverage, dairy, and manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on involvement across PLC, HMI, electrical design, networking, and commissioning.
• Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from design and programming through onsite startup.
• Variety of projects combining office-based engineering with customer-site work.
• Competitive salary.
• Relocation Assistance available.