Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA Specialist (Onsite Utah)

Thrive Foods; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Foods in American Fork, Utah is hiring an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems. You will program PLC/HMI/SCADA projects, develop control panels, P&IDs, and instrumentation diagrams, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams. Onsite work with travel up to 40% across North America.

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
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Lead and manage automation initiatives during entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve automation and control processes.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical design understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Thrive Foods in American Fork, Utah is hiring an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems. You will program PLC/HMI/SCADA projects, develop control panels, P&IDs, and instrumentation diagrams, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams. Onsite work with travel up to 40% across North America.