Automation Engineer PLC & SCADA Specialist

Ecolab; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovivo by Ecolab in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide electrical and controls design expertise across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective automation solutions.

The role requires five years of electrical/automation experience, proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, and SCADA platforms, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to apply logical and scientific thinking.
• Experience with control systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, SCADA platforms, and drive software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and application specialists during tender/bid to define control equipment designs and specifications.
• Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution.
• Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet requirements.
• Develop control strategies and supporting documentation for project programming.
• Create and manage electrical documentation including control philosophies and wiring schematics.
• Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, and operator training.
• Maintain engineering records for drawings and data for future reference.
• Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network issues.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams.

Skills

Electrical

Automation

P&ID interpretation

Technical reading

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Wiring schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix/RS Linx

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

SCADA platforms (Wonderware/IGNITION)

GE Cimplicity

ABB Drive Starter/Drive Composer

Job description

Ovivo by Ecolab in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide electrical and controls design expertise across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective automation solutions.

The role requires five years of electrical/automation experience, proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, and SCADA platforms, and travel up to 50%.