Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA for Smart Manufacturing Indy

Verista; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Hospital Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Verista is seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support, program, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment in Indianapolis, IN. The role includes PLC/HMI programming, system integration, commissioning, and ongoing support across engineering, manufacturing, IT, and vendor teams.

You will work hands-on with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000 and develop HMI solutions with FactoryTalk Optix, while applying SQL/database skills and basic network

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automation/controls engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and Studio 5000.
• Experience or working knowledge of FactoryTalk Optix and SQL/databases.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Onsite work required in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation systems using Studio 5000.
• Develop and support HMI applications using FactoryTalk Optix.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, instrumentation, electrical, and network-related issues.
• Support integration of manufacturing equipment with site systems and ancillary equipment.
• Perform source code review, updates, backups, and code management.
• Support SQL/database-related activities associated with automation and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with industrial network configuration, troubleshooting, and basic network administration.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, vendors, and OEM personnel to resolve equipment and automation issues.
• Update technical documentation, test cases, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical drawings reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk Optix

SQL

Industrial Networking

Job description

Verista is seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support, program, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment in Indianapolis, IN. The role includes PLC/HMI programming, system integration, commissioning, and ongoing support across engineering, manufacturing, IT, and vendor teams.

You will work hands-on with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000 and develop HMI solutions with FactoryTalk Optix, while applying SQL/database skills and basic network