Senior Automation Engineer

Engtal; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal, a Cincinnati-based engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, develop, and commission industrial automation systems across diverse projects.

You will lead PLC/HMI/SCADA development on Rockwell/Siemens platforms, collaborate with clients, mentor junior engineers, and travel 20–35% for commissioning and startup opportunities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience with systems integrator, automation OEM, or engineering consulting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission industrial automation systems from concept through startup.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Ignition.
• Design and integrate complete control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networking, safety, and field devices.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

PLC/HMI development

Project management

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Ignition

Job description

This is a hybrid position (2-3 days on site in Cincinnati, Ohio).

About the Opportunity

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join their Cincinnati team. This organization has built a strong reputation over nearly 30 years delivering high-impact industrial automation and systems integration solutions across industries including manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer products.

With a collaborative, growth-oriented culture and a steady pipeline of complex projects, this is an opportunity to design and deliver innovative automation solutions while working on technically challenging projects in a consulting environment with long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and commission industrial automation systems from concept through startup
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Ignition
• Design and integrate complete control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networking, safety systems, and field devices
• Work directly with clients to gather requirements and develop tailored automation solutions
• Lead and manage multiple projects while ensuring quality, timelines, and customer expectations are met
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and support (typically 20–35%)
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of the automation team

What Theyre Looking For

• 5–7+ years of industrial automation or controls engineering experience
• Experience working for a systems integrator, automation OEM, or engineering consulting firm strongly preferred
• Strong experience designing and developing PLC/HMI applications using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
• Experience commissioning and integrating complete industrial automation systems
• Experience working directly with customers in a project-based engineering environment
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field)

Nice to Have

• Experience with multiple automation platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, FactoryTalk, etc.)
• Experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, industrial networking, or safety systems
• Experience supporting customers across multiple industries or manufacturing environments

Why This Role

• Hybrid work model (2–3 days in the office)
• Strong, collaborative engineering culture with long employee tenure
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of automation projects across multiple industries
• Clear path toward technical leadership, mentorship, and expanded client-facing responsibilities
• Stable project pipeline with consistent company growth