Automation Engineers Manufacturing Data Fabric

Spruce Infotech Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spruce Infotech Inc. seeks two Automation Engineers to support the deployment and integration of a Manufacturing Data Fabric. You will work with IT/OT teams to connect manufacturing assets and ensure data acquisition and automation across systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA skills, Ignition expertise, and experience in GMP environments with IQ/OQ/PQ validation. Priority is given to high-quality profiles with hands-on explanations of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial protocols.
• Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing devices.
• Deep expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT/OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment into the data fabric.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems.
• Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms.
• Support deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and integration points.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and post-deployment phases.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/OPC UA

IIoT & Edge

Ignition

GMP/validation

Azure IoT

Python/Node-RED

ISA-95

OT cybersecurity

Automation certifications

Unified Namespace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

The engineers will support the deployment and integration of a Manufacturing Data Fabric and work closely with IT/OT teams to enable connectivity, data acquisition, and automation across manufacturing systems in a GMP-regulated (animal health) environment. They should be strong in:

• PLCs (Siemens / Allen-Bradley / Schneider)
• SCADA, OPC UA/DA, MQTT
• IIoT & Edge computing
• Ignition (must-have)
• GMP & validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• OT cybersecurity Preferred:
• MES / PCS / BMS / EMS integration
• Azure IoT
• Python / Node-RED
• Unified Namespace / ISA-95
• Automation / cybersecurity certifications Manager's Expectations (Very Important)
• Candidates must be able to clearly and deeply explain their experience - everything mentioned on the resume should be backed with detailed, hands-on explanations.
• They are looking for high-quality profiles only.
• This is a priority and urgent requirement. Here is what the manager shared - Objective: We are seeking two experienced Automation Engineers to support the deployment and integration of a Manufacturing Data Fabric. The engineers will work closely with our internal teams and technology partners to ensure seamless connectivity, data acquisition, and automation across manufacturing assets and systems. The engineers will also be expected to understand and support automation systems in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements specific to the animal health industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT/OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment and systems into the data fabric architecture.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems.
• Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms.
• Support the deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and integration points.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and post-deployment phases. Required Skills and

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing devices
• Deep expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments
• Familiarity with validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in OT environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Process Control Systems (PCS), Building Management System (BMS), Environmental Management Solution (EMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration.
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms (preferable Azure IoT).
• Familiarity with Python, Node-RED, or other scripting tools for automation.
• Understanding and experience of implementing a Unified Name Space OR a semantic contextualization layer of data in an ISA-95 structure.
• Certifications in industrial automation or cybersecurity (e.g., TUV, ISA/IEC 62443).