Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC / SCADA)

Atlas Copco Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Global collaboration

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Voorheesville (US) offers a hybrid role for a Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA). You will develop PLC/HMI programs for turbomachinery systems and support testing and commissioning, collaborating with global engineering and field teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You have 2+ years of PLC/HMI experience, strong Allen-Bradley knowledge, and a deep understanding of process control theory. Preference for Siemens/Modicon exposure in turbomachinery contexts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with PLC/HMI hardware and programming
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems
• Deep understanding of process control theory and electrical/control systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control logic
• Experience with Siemens or Modicon systems and turbomachinery/process industries

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and modify PLC and HMI programs for compressor packages and auxiliary systems
• Interpret project specifications, process diagrams, and control narratives to ensure accurate program design and execution
• Coordinate with the Global Engineering Center and internal teams to ensure programming aligns with latest revisions and project requirements
• Support system testing, FAT, and commissioning by troubleshooting and refining control programs
• Collaborate with engineering, field service, and shop teams to deliver projects on time with minimal errors

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Process control theory

Electrical/control systems

P&IDs reading

Tools

Siemens PLC

Modicon PLC

Job description

Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC / SCADA) Engineering Voorheesville United States Hybrid

Your role

As a Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC / SCADA),your mission is to develop and deliver project‑specific PLC and HMI programs for turbomachinery systems—ensuring accuracy, functionality, and alignment with customer and engineering requirements. You will report to the Process and Controls Engineering Team Leader.

You will

• Develop, review, and modify PLC and HMI programs for compressor packages and auxiliary systems
  
• Interpret project specifications, process diagrams, and control narratives to ensure accurate program design and execution
  
• Coordinate with the Global Engineering Center and internal teams to ensure programming aligns with latest revisions and project requirements
  
• Support system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and commissioning by troubleshooting and refining control programs
  
• Collaborate with engineering, field service, and shop teams to deliver projects on time with minimal errors

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have 2+ years of experience with PLC/HMI hardware and programming (or equivalent hands‑on experience)

• Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems (non‑negotiable)
  
• Deep understanding of process control theory and electrical/control systems (non‑negotiable)
  
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control logic (preferred)
  
• Experience with Siemens or Modicon systems and turbomachinery/process industries (preferred)

In return, we offer

• A Culture Built on Trust & Accountability : We empower our people to take ownership, make decisions, and grow through meaningful work
• Innovation Driven by People : Join a team where your ideas matter and your contributions drive real impact
• Stability & Reputation: Be part of a globally respected company known for engineering excellence and long-term career development.
• Comprehensive Rewards : Enjoy competitive compensation, generous paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days), a 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay : Base salary ranges from $88,000-$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications and an annual bonus program.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our manufacturing site in Voorheesville, United States (US).

#LI-Hybrid

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Ally Romero

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long‑term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future‑proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Atlas Copco website

Posting End Date: Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Comptec LLC