Industrial Automation Engineer

LT Software Solutions, Inc.; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LT Software Solutions, Inc. in Hooksett, NH, is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer for a full-time, on-site role. You will design, program, test and commission PLC and HMI-based control systems for machines and plant-wide processes.

You will develop control logic, configure HMIs, troubleshoot systems, and support start-up and integration at customer facilities. Collaboration with project managers and clients to gather requirements and documentation is essential to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience designing and programming PLC/HMI control systems.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and commission PLC and HMI control systems.
• Develop control logic and configure HMI interfaces.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and support start-up.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers to gather requirements and documentation.
• Ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and optimize existing systems and provide technical support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Siemens STEP 7

Siemens STEP 5

WinCC

RSLogix

RSView SE

RSView 32

Job description

Company Description

L T Software Solutions, Inc. (LTSS) is a US-based corporation specializing in individual machine control and plant-wide automation solutions built on Siemens and Rockwell PLCs and HMI systems. The company supports all phases of automation projects, including design, programming, implementation, and start-up of both machine-level controls and large process control systems. LTSS focuses on structured PLC and HMI programming environments such as Siemens STEP 7, STEP 5, WinCC, and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley RSLogix, RSView SE, and RSView 32. With more than 50 years of on-staff automation experience, LTSS is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, integrated solutions that address complex industrial automation requirements and provide the right solution for each client’s needs.

Role Description

The Industrial Automation Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Hooksett, NH. This role involves designing, programming, testing, and commissioning PLC and HMI-based control systems for individual machines and plant-wide processes. Day-to-day tasks include developing control logic, configuring HMI interfaces, troubleshooting automation systems, and supporting start-up and integration activities at customer facilities. The engineer collaborates with project managers and customers to gather requirements, create documentation, and ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. The role also includes maintaining and optimizing existing control systems and providing technical support to internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and program industrial control systems using Siemens platforms (e.g., STEP 7, STEP 5, WinCC) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms (e.g., RSLogix, RSView SE, RSView 32).
• Strong skills in PLC logic development, HMI configuration, and integration of field devices such as sensors, drives, and actuators.
• Experience with control system commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization in manufacturing or process environments.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus) and basic control theory.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation, and to create clear project documentation and reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and capacity to work safely and effectively in on-site industrial settings.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and clients; willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, machine control, or process control projects is