Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA for Smart Manufacturing

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems.

You will work with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to optimize processes through automation technologies and controls systems. You will lead projects from concept through startup, program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, and support equipment like robotics, conveyors, and vision systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming on major platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron).
• Knowledge of HMI and/or SCADA systems.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, Profinet, DeviceNet).
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation, validation, and startup.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
• Support manufacturing equipment including robotics, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, and automated assembly equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation including control narratives, wiring diagrams, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in equipment upgrades, new product introductions, and plant expansion projects.
• Analyze manufacturing data and implement process improvements using Industry 4.0 technologies when applicable.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve equipment and process-related issues.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA Development

Automation Engineering

Industrial Networking

Electrical Controls Design

Process Automation

Machine Vision Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis and Reporting

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems.

You will work with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to optimize processes through automation technologies and controls systems. You will lead projects from concept through startup, program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, and support equipment like robotics, conveyors, and vision systems.