Lead Automation Engineer – BMS & Utilities

FITS LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead mission‑critical upgrades in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment. You will coordinate across engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial automation, strong leadership, and familiarity with BMS/SCADA, data management, and cybersecurity. This on-site position offers growth within a flexible engineering services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial/facilities automation, with at least 3 years in a technical lead or senior engineer role.
• Bilingual skills preferred (English required; Spanish a plus).

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for automation scope supporting Utilities and Building Management Systems (BMS), including HVAC, central plant, critical utilities monitoring, and facility integration points.
• Own automation/BMS technical requirements: URS/FRS, control narratives, I/O lists, points lists, network architecture, and cybersecurity requirements in coordination with IT/OT.
• Develop and review design deliverables (P&IDs, control diagrams, sequences of operation, panel designs, wiring schematics, and specifications) from integrators and EPC partners.
• Lead vendor/integrator selection support, technical bid evaluation, and scope-of-work definition; manage technical interfaces and clarify RFI responses.
• Drive commissioning readiness: review test protocols, support FAT/SAT/IOQ, oversee functional testing, manage punch lists, and ensure turnover packages are complete.
• Coordinate cutovers, downtime planning, and operational readiness with Facilities/Operations; provide troubleshooting support and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and site procedures (e.g., GMP where applicable), including change control, documentation practices, and validation deliverables.
• Mentor engineers/technicians and establish standards for alarms, trending, graphics, naming conventions, and CMMS/EMS integrations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Rockwell Automation

Allen-Bradley

OSIsoft

AVEVA PI

OT Data

Tag Standards

Job description

FITS LLC is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead mission‑critical upgrades in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment. You will coordinate across engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial automation, strong leadership, and familiarity with BMS/SCADA, data management, and cybersecurity. This on-site position offers growth within a flexible engineering services environment.