Industrial Systems Engineer: SCADA, PLC & Field Projects

FCX Performance; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) seeks a Systems Engineer to lead regional projects in SCADA, PLC programming, and calibration, driving successful field installations and commissioning across customer sites.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate logistics, and ensure timely, safe, and profitable project execution while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong customer relations.

Qualifications

• BS/Associates/Technical Degree or extensive professional experience required.
• 1-3+ years’ experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, Siemens, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, drives, etc
• 1-3+ years’ experience with Computer based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.)
• Mechanical and Electrical installation experience and aptitude
• Basic familiarity of radio-based communications and protocols
• Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process instrumentation & process engineering
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Leads Systems Engineering projects for customers in the region: SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, AutoCAD Electrical, Industrial Networking, Systems Calibration as needed to resolve customers’ problems and or integrate control functionality.
• Project Management, testing, and system problem solving of Instrumentation and control systems at customers site that involve calibrations (pressure, temperature, flow, level, etc), field maintenance, upgrades, installations, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair of industrial control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• Establishes and Manages project teams, set and maintain schedules, facilitate logistics, perform to deadlines, be accountable to profitability, uphold company values, communicate to management and other project management elements.
• Provide Leadership, guidance, and mentoring/development to direct reports and project teams.
• Collaborates with Peers, Engineers and Technicians to resolve backlog of projects while maintaining excellent relationships with customers.
• Identify Customer opportunities for upgrades/improvements and define professional solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. Be a problem solver.
• Exhibit a high level of professional competency to customers and other team members.
• Ensure all timesheets and expense reports are turned in on time

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Communication skills

PID loops

Electrical code NEC

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Education

BS/Associates/Technical Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Wonderware

VTSCADA

Lookout

AutoCAD

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) seeks a Systems Engineer to lead regional projects in SCADA, PLC programming, and calibration, driving successful field installations and commissioning across customer sites.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate logistics, and ensure timely, safe, and profitable project execution while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong customer relations.