Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Uptime

Torrey Holistics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize automation for material handling systems in a fast-paced environment. You will troubleshoot PLC/SCADA platforms, work with Allen Bradley controllers, and guide contractor activities across projects to improve uptime and safety.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong communication with site leadership, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to implement reliability improvements and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
• 2+ years of experience with PLC programming, robotics components, and SCADA-based monitoring and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with codes, regulations, and company directives.
• Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix/Compactlogix and RSLogix 5000.
• Act as first level escalation in troubleshooting support, on-site and remote, including after-hours emergencies.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within design specifications and prescribed conditions.
• Oversee development scope, work requests, scheduling, and inspection of outside contractors for licensed installations and maintenance.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvements from concept to network implementation.
• Monitor Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Communicate with stakeholders on technical issues, timelines, and production impacts.
• Facilitate analysis of failures to implement improvements or retraining to avoid incidents.
• Perform controls system assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Communicate timelines and product impacts with site leadership and maintenance teams.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with clients and Operations Maintenance teams.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Robotics maintenance

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Allen Bradley Controllogix/CompactLogix

DeviceNet/Ethernet networks

Job description

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize automation for material handling systems in a fast-paced environment. You will troubleshoot PLC/SCADA platforms, work with Allen Bradley controllers, and guide contractor activities across projects to improve uptime and safety.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong communication with site leadership, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to implement reliability improvements and training