Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Controls

Thrive Foods; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in American Fork, Utah is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation, control, and instrumentation systems. This role requires expertise in electrical design, control programming, instrumentation, and system troubleshooting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential duties include PLC, HMI, and SCADA development; testing and commissioning; updating P&IDs and electrical schematics; and collaborating with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development (Ignition preferred).
• Experience in commissioning activities, including I/O checks and sequence testing.
• Familiarity with motor controls, PID loops, VFDs, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read, redline, and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications.
• Program, test, and commission PLC/HMI control systems for new and existing equipment
• Design, construct, modify, and maintain control panel layouts and electrical schematics.
• Develop and update P&IDs and instrumentation diagrams using CAD software.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications and Control Narratives
• Specify, integrate, and calibrate industrial sensors and measurement devices.
• Troubleshoot automation hardware and instrumentation issues
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Lead and manage automation initiatives during entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve automation and control processes.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry in American Fork, Utah is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation, control, and instrumentation systems. This role requires expertise in electrical design, control programming, instrumentation, and system troubleshooting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential duties include PLC, HMI, and SCADA development; testing and commissioning; updating P&IDs and electrical schematics; and collaborating with engineering,