Lead Automation Systems Engineer: SCADA/PLC for Critical DCs

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Principal Automation Systems Engineer to lead SCADA (Ignition) and Rockwell PLC development for new builds, sustaining operations, and live mission-critical infrastructure. The role drives architecture, standards, and reusable frameworks across North America with hybrid on-site/remote work.

You will mentor engineers, influence cross-functional teams, and review complex design decisions to ensure reliability, cybersecurity, and scalable automation across

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in industrial SCADA/PLC controls development.
• Experience with data center automation and live operations.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Define portfolio automation architecture and standards.
• Lead technical reviews and governance for SCADA/PLC projects.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

SCADA architecture

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Principal Automation Systems Engineer to lead SCADA (Ignition) and Rockwell PLC development for new builds, sustaining operations, and live mission-critical infrastructure. The role drives architecture, standards, and reusable frameworks across North America with hybrid on-site/remote work.

You will mentor engineers, influence cross-functional teams, and review complex design decisions to ensure reliability, cybersecurity, and scalable automation across