Automation Engineer: Manufacturing Data Fabric & IIoT (GMP)

Spruce Infotech Inc.

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Spruce Infotech Inc. seeks two Automation Engineers to support the deployment and integration of a Manufacturing Data Fabric. You will work with IT/OT teams to connect manufacturing assets and ensure data acquisition and automation across systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA skills, Ignition expertise, and experience in GMP environments with IQ/OQ/PQ validation. Priority is given to high-quality profiles with hands-on explanations of experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider).
Familiarity with SCADA systems, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial protocols.
Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing devices.
Deep expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation.
Experience in GMP-regulated environments and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT/OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment into the data fabric.
Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission.
Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems.
Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms.
Support deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways.
Document system configurations, workflows, and integration points.
Provide technical support during commissioning and post-deployment phases.