Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA Reliability & Projects

Teknor Apex Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company is seeking an experienced automation professional to own and optimize the plant's PLC, SCADA, HMI, and drive systems in the United States. You will ensure reliable control architectures, implement changes, and support ongoing maintenance.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams. Responsibilities include developing PLC logic, managing Ignition SCADA development, performing root-cause analyses, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Ignition certification would be an advantage.
• Equivalent technical qualifications and/or hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own PLC, Ignition SCADA, HMI, drives, communication networks, and plant control system performance.
• Develop, modify, test, and optimize PLC programs.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA applications and screens, alarms, trends, and tags.
• Lead RCA and continuous improvement to enhance system reliability and prevent breakdowns.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation or related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Ethernet/IP

VFDs

Job description

Teknor Apex Company is seeking an experienced automation professional to own and optimize the plant's PLC, SCADA, HMI, and drive systems in the United States. You will ensure reliable control architectures, implement changes, and support ongoing maintenance.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams. Responsibilities include developing PLC logic, managing Ignition SCADA development, performing root-cause analyses, and