Industrial Automation & Digital Transformation Lead

Illumination Works LLC.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumination Works LLC is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer & Digital Transformation Specialist to lead modernization efforts in government-operated facilities. You will upgrade legacy control systems, deploy secure IIoT solutions, and align OT with IT for better transparency and resilience.

You will manage projects, design PLC-based controls, implement MES and SCADA, and coordinate with multiple government departments while ensuring regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automation engineering roles.
• Proven experience leading modernization or digital transformation projects.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development.
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (MQTT, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with MES implementation and integration.
• Knowledge of ERP systems integration.
• Hands-on data analysis, visualization, and database tools (Python, Power BI/Tableau, Excel, SQL).
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence principles.
• Industrial cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Knowledge of industrial modernization programs.
• Lean Six Sigma or PMP certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation and digital modernization projects.
• Lead implementation of government-compliant MES systems.
• Integrate OT with government ERP and reporting platforms.
• Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems.
• Upgrade legacy systems to modern, secure platforms.
• Implement and troubleshoot SCADA systems.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance systems.
• Deploy IIoT for real-time monitoring of assets and production.
• Ensure compliance with government safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with multiple government departments.
• Train staff on new systems and technologies.
• Maintain documentation for all processes, risk assessments, and systems.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Leadership in modernization

Gov/regulatory experience

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networking protocols

MES implementation

ERP integration

Data analysis and visualization

IT/OT convergence

Industrial cybersecurity

Industrial modernization

Lean Six Sigma

PMP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, or Automation/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Job description

Illumination Works LLC is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer & Digital Transformation Specialist to lead modernization efforts in government-operated facilities. You will upgrade legacy control systems, deploy secure IIoT solutions, and align OT with IT for better transparency and resilience.

You will manage projects, design PLC-based controls, implement MES and SCADA, and coordinate with multiple government departments while ensuring regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.