DCS Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Systems

MAPEI S.p.A.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

401K with up to 6% matching

Dental and vision programs

Paid time off: 17 days

Life insurance and telemedicine

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on home/auto insurance

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation in the United States is seeking an Automation Software Developer (DCS) to lead design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems supporting operations across the U.S. and Canada.

Based in the United States, you will work with cross-functional teams, reporting to the Director of Operations – Canada, and advance SCADA/DCS projects and field instrumentation. The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems, P&IDs collaboration, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of three years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• HMIs, SCADA or DCS programming experience is required.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming software including Allen Bradley, Omron and Siemens.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain process automation systems.
• Collaborate with process engineers on P&IDs, utility lists, instrumentation tags, and layout optimization.
• Define project scopes, estimate budgets, and prepare technical specifications for field instrumentation and the DCS.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate technical proposals, and support procurement activities.
• Oversee installations, track deliveries, and manage AS-BUILT documentation updates.
• Develop operator interfaces, configure logic, visualization, and field I/O; support contract programmers as needed.
• Lead system testing, startup, and commissioning of automation applications.
• Perform updates and preventive maintenance on DCS/PLC hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and reconfigure control logic, alarms, and visualization settings.
• Guide field technicians in diagnosing equipment issues and ensuring system performance.
• Conduct jobsite visits, manage supplier testing, and ensure systems meet technical requirements.
• Set operational limits, define alarms, and analyze data to improve performance.

Skills

HMIs/SCADA/DCS

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Omron

Siemens

Job description

MAPEI Corporation in the United States is seeking an Automation Software Developer (DCS) to lead design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems supporting operations across the U.S. and Canada.

Based in the United States, you will work with cross-functional teams, reporting to the Director of Operations – Canada, and advance SCADA/DCS projects and field instrumentation. The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems, P&IDs collaboration, and project coordination.