Onsite Automation Engineer – Ownership & Growth

Cindavi; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Starkville, MS is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and improve control systems in a large-scale manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on daily automation support, with involvement in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot PLC logic, configure industrial networks, and apply motor-control knowledge while collaborating with engineering, operations, and maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Industrial motor-control knowledge and familiarity with drives and VFDs.
• Ability to own problems and drive work through to completion without constant direction.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, systems integration, or relevant projects.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and improve PLC logic, HMIs, drives, field devices, and automated equipment.
• Configure and support industrial networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Profibus).
• Apply motor-control, VFD, torque, and drive-system knowledge to resolution.
• Support startups, outages, retrofits, obsolescence replacements, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and electricians to improve reliability.

Skills

Ladder logic

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Equipment commissioning

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

RSLogix / Studio 5000

Ignition

SQL

Kepware

Job description

Cindavi in Starkville, MS is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and improve control systems in a large-scale manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on daily automation support, with involvement in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot PLC logic, configure industrial networks, and apply motor-control knowledge while collaborating with engineering, operations, and maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.