Automation Engineer II

Stellaro Technologies LLC; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellaro Technologies LLC seeks a highly technical Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation systems. This role drives independent execution of standard engineering packages while collaborating across project teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on project delivery experience and proficiency in at least one major DCS/PLC platform, with the confidence to engage clients as a subject-matter expert.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field.
• Hands-on experience with at least one core platform and virtualization.
• Proficiency across multiple platforms (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, PI, OPC).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation architectures with moderate autonomy.
• Configure and optimize PLC/DCS logic and controller configurations.
• Design and deploy HMI/SCADA graphics and interfaces for operator usability.
• Integrate third-party skids/equipment into central control systems using OPC and virtualization.
• Monitor processes, troubleshoot complex control issues, and drive upgrades for reliability.
• Create and review P&IDs, loop diagrams, and network topology drawings.
• Author and execute validation documents in line with project requirements.
• Execute FAT and SAT, documenting all results thoroughly.
• Contribute technical content to proposals and participate in sales calls.
• Provide informal guidance to Level I engineers.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Ignition

PI

OPC Standards

Job description

We are seeking a highly technical Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation systems. This position focuses on driving independent execution of standard engineering packages while collaborating across project teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on project delivery experience, a strong command of at least one major DCS/PLC platform, and the confidence to stand in front of clients as a subject-matter expert.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation architectures with moderate autonomy.
• Configure and optimize advanced PLC/DCS logic and controller configurations.
• Design and deploy comprehensive HMI/SCADA graphics and user interfaces to ensure optimal operator usability.
• Integrate third-party vendor skids and equipment into central control systems utilizing OPC and virtualization environments.
• Monitor existing processes, troubleshoot complex control issues, and implement upgrades to improve system reliability and throughput.
• Generate and review critical engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy across P&IDs, loop diagrams, and network topology drawings.
• Author and execute validation documents, ensuring strict alignment with project requirements.
• Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), documenting all results thoroughly.
• Contribute technical content to proposals and participate in technical sales calls.
• Provide informal guidance and peer support to Level I engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field of study.
• Apply practical experience in at least one core platform and virtualization, with the technical agility to navigate and troubleshoot basic issues across others.
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the following platforms, and working familiarity with several others: DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Ignition, PI, OPC Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building custom desktop or web applications.
• Knowledge of traditional programming languages such as C#, .NET, and the like.
• Technical knowledge of AI, including practical experience integrating AI solutions into industrial products or engineering workflows.
• Prior experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector, including familiarity with continuous manufacturing GMP environments, GAMP 5 guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Candidates with deep mastery of PI (or other historians), and MES (Syncade, AspenTech, etc.) who want to expand into full control system execution are highly encouraged to apply.