Automation Systems Engineer

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; South Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability

Life

Flex Medical and Dependent Care

Matching 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

The South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer based in South Dakota. This role involves developing and maintaining HMI and visualization systems for industrial beef processing sites, working with PLC and control engineers to enhance system performance.

The ideal candidate will have at least a year of relevant automation experience and a technical degree in a related field. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a matching 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant automation or controls experience including HMI, SCADA or PLC.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain HMI graphics used to monitor and control plant processes.
• Support integration of new equipment into the plant automation environment.
• Troubleshoot automation system issues and assist operations teams.

Skills

HMI / SCADA configuration and graphic development

PLC integration and basic PLC programming or troubleshooting

Tag configuration and data mapping between PLCs and HMI systems

Education

Technical degree in a related area

Job description

The Automation Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining HMI and visualization systems used to monitor and control our industrial beef processing sites. This role works closely with PLC and controls engineers to integrate equipment into plant automation systems and improve system performance.

The role is based at our corporate office located approximately 10 minutes from the manufacturing facility, allowing regular collaboration with plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain HMI graphics used to monitor and control plant processes.
• Configure HMI systems to communicate with PLCs and automation equipment.
• Improve existing graphics for usability, clarity, and operational efficiency.

Automation System Integration

• Support integration of new equipment into the plant automation environment.
• Work with controls engineers to configure tags and communication between PLCs and HMI systems.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of automation system updates.

System Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Support plant operations by troubleshooting automation system issues.
• Analyze control system data to identify system performance issues.
• Assist operations and maintenance teams in resolving automation-related problems.

System Maintenance & Reliability

• Maintain HMI system configuration and historical data systems.
• Support system backups and configuration management.
• Assist with user access and security for control systems.
• Participate in automation improvement projects.
• Support development of new tools or system enhancements that improve plant visibility and control.

Additional

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• HMI / SCADA configuration and graphic development.
• PLC integration and basic PLC programming or troubleshooting.
• Tag configuration and data mapping between PLCs and HMI systems.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Analytical Thinking-Ability to analyze automation system data and troubleshoot issues affecting equipment or processes.
• Problem Solving-Uses logical and systematic approaches to diagnose control system issues and implement solutions.
• Attention to Detail-Ensures accuracy when developing HMI graphics, configuring tags, and managing system data.
• Collaboration-Works effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to support plant systems.
• Communication-Communicates technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Adaptability-Adjusts priorities and responds effectively to changing production or system support needs.
• Initiative-Identifies opportunities to improve automation systems, usability of graphics, and system reliability.
• Organization & Time Management-Manages multiple projects, troubleshooting requests, and system updates simultaneously.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset-Actively seeks ways to improve automation systems, processes, and system visibility.
• Accountability-Takes ownership of assigned projects, system reliability, and problem resolution.

Physical Requirements

• Office setting and industrial manufacturing setting.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant automation or controls experience including HMI, SCADA or PLC.

Education: Technical degree is preferred in a related area, such as a SCADA or electromechanical program.

Department: Systems Engineer

Post offer physical and substance testing required.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Disability
• Life
• Flex Medical and Dependent Care
• Matching 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.