Automation Engineer - Apex

Walker Lovell; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing technical development in Industry 4.0 technologies

Job summary

Walker Lovell is seeking an Automation Engineer in North Las Vegas, Nevada, to lead automation and process control improvements. You'll work on complex systems and initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across multiple industrial sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to influence automation strategies, alongside opportunities for career growth and engagement with Industry 4.0 technologies.

Qualifications

• 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 in manufacturing, mining, minerals, or other heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and process control improvements to enhance safety and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and network issues across operations.
• Support automation upgrades and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Industrial automation

Process controls

Control systems engineering

Allen Bradley PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Education

Degree in Automation Engineering or related discipline

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

• 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.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.