Industrial Automation Engineer - PLC, SCADA, Robotics

Hood Industries, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an experienced Automation & OT Specialist to troubleshoot, program, and support PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and robotic programming for FANUC and ABB systems.

The role covers OT networks, historian platforms, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, IT, and vendors. The ideal candidate has a technical degree with 5+ years in industrial automation and is proficient with Ignition, FactoryTalk View, and industrial protocols while maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Automation or related technical field; 5+ years in industrial automation/OT technologies.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell ControlLogix systems.
• Proficiency with Ignition Historian or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial networking and cybersecurity basics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Ignition applications.
• Program and support FANUC and ABB robotics systems, including PLC interfaces.
• Support troubleshooting of industrial machinery, sensors, drives, and electrical components.
• Assist with operator displays, dashboards, alarms, and historian applications.
• Assist with connecting PLCs to SCADA, historian, and reporting systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, DeviceNet, ControlNet).
• Assist with control system upgrades, commissioning, OEM integrations, and improvements.
• Collaborate with OEMs and system integrators to implement system improvements.
• Support OT system backup, recovery, and documentation practices.
• Develop OT documentation, network diagrams, and equipment inventories.
• Standardize controls and OT practices across mill locations.
• Support OT cybersecurity and system reliability with OT and IT teams.
• Provide corporate OT and controls support to mill maintenance and operations.

Skills

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Ignition SCADA

HMI - FactoryTalk View

Industrial robotics programming

EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/OPC UA

Industrial networks troubleshooting

SQL databases

Windows-based industrial computers/VMs

Education

Associate degree in Automation/Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Ignition by Inductive Automation

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Canary Historian

AVEVA PI

SQL databases

Windows-based industrial PCs/VMs

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an experienced Automation & OT Specialist to troubleshoot, program, and support PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and robotic programming for FANUC and ABB systems.

The role covers OT networks, historian platforms, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, IT, and vendors. The ideal candidate has a technical degree with 5+ years in industrial automation and is proficient with Ignition, FactoryTalk View, and industrial protocols while maintaining