Lead Automation Engineer — PLC/SCADA & Industrial Controls

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment in Mobile, AL. You will lead projects involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks while mentoring apprentices to safety and technical standards.

You will design, implement, and optimize control software, troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, and ensure compliance with change management procedures.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor junior automation engineers.
• Proficiency with CMMS and coordinating multi-stakeholder maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize automation control systems for conveyors and sortation equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Mentor Apprentices to meet safety and technical standards.
• Follow Automation Change Management procedures and maintain thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and support teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE).
• Analyze performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvements.
• Communicate timelines and workarounds to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Electrical systems

Team leadership

English communication

Education

4-year degree

Tools

RSLogix5000 Studio

FT View

Controls software

Mechanical drawings

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment in Mobile, AL. You will lead projects involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks while mentoring apprentices to safety and technical standards.

You will design, implement, and optimize control software, troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, and ensure compliance with change management procedures.