Automation Engineer: PLC Controls & Upgrades Lead

Cindavi; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cindavi in Starkville, MS is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and optimize the automation systems behind a large-scale manufacturing operation. You will spend about 70% on daily control work and 30% on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot PLC logic, configure industrial networks, and work with engineering, operations, maintenance, and electricians to improve uptime, safety, quality, and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with ladder logic and PLC programming or troubleshooting.
• Understanding of motor theory, VFDs, drives, torque, and industrial equipment.
• Initiative to identify problems, take ownership, and follow through without constant direction.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, systems integration, equipment commissioning, or relevant technical education with projects or internships.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and improve PLC logic, HMIs, drives, field devices, operating systems, and automated production equipment.
• Configure and support industrial networks, including ControlNet, DeviceNet, industrial Ethernet, and Profibus.
• Apply motor-control knowledge to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Support startups, maintenance outages, retrofits, obsolescence replacements, and capital projects.
• Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and electricians to improve reliability and process performance.

Skills

Ladder logic

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Studio 5000

Ignition

SQL

Kepware

Job description

Cindavi in Starkville, MS is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and optimize the automation systems behind a large-scale manufacturing operation. You will spend about 70% on daily control work and 30% on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot PLC logic, configure industrial networks, and work with engineering, operations, maintenance, and electricians to improve uptime, safety, quality, and production.