Data Center Automation Engineer: PLC & SCADA Expert

Albireo Energy, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking an Automation Engineer for data centers focused on PLC programming, Ignition SCADA, and industrial integration. The role emphasizes hands‑on development, testing, and deployment of Rockwell/ControlLogix based control logic in uptime‑critical environments.

The ideal candidate will design Ignition SCADA applications, integrate systems via Modbus/TCP, BACnet/IP, and OPC UA, and travel for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or related field.
• 1+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or SCADA development.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming (Studio 5000 / RSLogix500).
• Experience developing or supporting SCADA/HMI systems, preferably Ignition.
• Knowledge of Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, OPC UA protocols.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking fundamentals (IP addressing, subnets, switches, VLANs).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and deployment.
• Candidate must be based in Eastern or Central time zone.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and maintain PLC control logic using Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Micro800, Studio 5000).
• Design and configure Ignition SCADA applications, including HMI screens, alarming, trending, and data visualization.
• Integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, and third‑party devices using Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and OPC UA.
• Support EPMS and other critical data center infrastructure systems.
• Assist in system architecture, controls design, and network layout for industrial automation.
• Participate in factory testing, site commissioning, and system startup activities.
• Diagnose and resolve control system, SCADA, and communication issues in live environments.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT engineers.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including control narratives.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Tools

Studio 5000 / RSLogix 500

Ignition (SCADA)

Ignition Perspective

Job description

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking an Automation Engineer for data centers focused on PLC programming, Ignition SCADA, and industrial integration. The role emphasizes hands‑on development, testing, and deployment of Rockwell/ControlLogix based control logic in uptime‑critical environments.

The ideal candidate will design Ignition SCADA applications, integrate systems via Modbus/TCP, BACnet/IP, and OPC UA, and travel for commissioning.