Automation Engineer: PLC/HMI/SCADA in Manufacturing

Thrive Freeze Dry; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Utah is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications. You will program, test, and commission control systems for new and existing equipment, and maintain control panels and electrical schematics.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/HMI development, CAD for P&IDs, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development (Ignition preferred).
• Experience in commissioning activities, including I/O checks and sequence testing.
• Familiarity with motor controls, PID loops, VFDs, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read, redline, and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to travel up to 40% to company and supplier sites across North America.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial automation systems including PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications.
• Program, test, and commission PLC/HMI control systems for new and existing equipment.
• Design, construct, modify, and maintain control panel layouts and electrical schematics.
• Develop and update P&IDs and instrumentation diagrams using CAD software.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications and Control Narratives.
• Specify, integrate, and calibrate industrial sensors and measurement devices.
• Troubleshoot automation hardware and instrumentation issues.
• Lead automation initiatives through project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve automation and control processes.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering

Tools

Ignition

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry in Utah is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications. You will program, test, and commission control systems for new and existing equipment, and maintain control panels and electrical schematics.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/HMI development, CAD for P&IDs, and strong troubleshooting skills.