Industrial Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Dashboards

ADP, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking an Automation and Systems Engineer in San Diego to lead plant automation and data integration efforts across production lines.

You will develop mobile-first interfaces, connect sensors to real-time dashboards, and program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems (Allen-Bradley and Siemens) while ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and networked architectures, plus strong problem-solving and project

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Develop mobile-first interfaces for plant operators with bilingual support.
Connect sensors, field data, lab results, and CCP parameters into real-time production dashboards and plant TV displays.
Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) PLCs, as well as FactoryTalk View and WinCC HMIs/SCADA.
Specify, calibrate, and tune PID control loops and field instrumentation (4-20 mA, HART, RTDs, thermocouples...).
Design and manage industrial Ethernet networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU).
Maintain rigorous version control, full documentation, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O lists.
Lead automation, digitization, and process optimization projects from requirement gathering to handoff.
Implement safety interlocks, permissives, and emergency shutdown logic in PLCs.
Support SQF, HACCP, GMP and food defense standards with accurate CCP data logging and audit trails.
Provide user support, technical documentation, training, and vendor/integrator coordination.