Mid-Level Automation Engineer — PLC/Robotics & Validation

DARCEO INC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

DARCEO INC. is seeking an Automation Engineer to improve and automate manufacturing processes across medical, mil/aero, and industrial spaces. The role may lead small automation projects or support larger initiatives, with emphasis on PLC, SCADA, and robotics expertise.

The engineer will work in a fast-paced environment, interfacing with Operations and engineering teams to implement validation, documentation, and process improvements while adhering to GMP and change-control practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Related and 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA/DCS, and validation activities in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GMP concepts, Change Control, and Quality Oversight.

Responsibilities

• Project support within a project team, ensuring schedule adherence and commissioning.
• Provide SME leadership in areas such as PLC, SCADA, Val/Manufacturing.
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotics integration

Automation project leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC/HMI

Ignition SCADA

Fanuc Robotics

WinCC

Job description

DARCEO INC. is seeking an Automation Engineer to improve and automate manufacturing processes across medical, mil/aero, and industrial spaces. The role may lead small automation projects or support larger initiatives, with emphasis on PLC, SCADA, and robotics expertise.

The engineer will work in a fast-paced environment, interfacing with Operations and engineering teams to implement validation, documentation, and process improvements while adhering to GMP and change-control practices.