Plant Automation Engineer — Own PLC/SCADA & Upgrades

Walker Lovell Ltd

Missouri

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary
Performance-linked package
Exposure to major plant automation
Direct PLC/SCADA and network projects
Career progression

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd in Missouri seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to own automation projects, troubleshoot complex PLC/SCADA issues, and drive upgrades across a large industrial site. You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to enhance plant reliability and safety.

The role offers visibility across engineering leadership and opportunities for ongoing technical development within a major manufacturing business.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, process controls, or control systems engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
  • Experience in heavy industrial environments such as mining, cement, lime, or similar industries.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation and process control improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and production efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and network issues across manufacturing operations.
  • Support automation upgrades, plant network projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Develop reporting, data acquisition, and visualization solutions to improve operational decisions.

Skills

Industrial automation
Process controls
Control systems engineering
Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
HMI/SCADA
Industrial networking

Education

Automation Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
HMI/SCADA software
Industrial networking equipment

Job description

Walker Lovell Ltd in Missouri seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to own automation projects, troubleshoot complex PLC/SCADA issues, and drive upgrades across a large industrial site. You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to enhance plant reliability and safety.

The role offers visibility across engineering leadership and opportunities for ongoing technical development within a major manufacturing business.

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