Lead Process Control & Automation Engineer

Omya-7; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya-7 in Alabama seeks an Automation Engineer to maintain and advance process control systems, PLC/SCADA, and electrical/instrumentation infrastructure. You will design reliable automation, collect data, and support production with 24/7 coverage for critical systems.

Requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering or computer science and 2+ years in automation programming, PLC/SCADA, databases, Visual Basic, networking, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Minimum of two years of experience in automation programming.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA programming, databases, Visual Basic, networking, servers, MS Office, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and zero lost time injuries.
• Work with engineering and production to refine process design and control systems.
• Lead use of electrical, instrumentation and process control elements to minimize manual control.
• Design systems to collect quality and production data.
• Manage Process Change Request system and PLC/SCADA documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting for production and maintenance, including 24/7 coverage.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Databases

Visual Basic

Networking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

CAD systems

Electrical testing meters

Plant electrical systems

Job description

Omya-7 in Alabama seeks an Automation Engineer to maintain and advance process control systems, PLC/SCADA, and electrical/instrumentation infrastructure. You will design reliable automation, collect data, and support production with 24/7 coverage for critical systems.

Requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering or computer science and 2+ years in automation programming, PLC/SCADA, databases, Visual Basic, networking, and MS Office.