Senior Automation Engineer

Talos Automation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Biannual profit share

Medical, vision, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Internal and external training

Cellphone stipend

Team-building outings

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

Talos Automation in Indiana seeks a Senior DeltaV / Rockwell Automation Engineer to lead design, development, and commissioning of process control systems across customer sites. You will work with Emerson DeltaV and Allen‑Bradley PLCs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safe, reliable automation solutions.

Travel to customer sites is required; you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, while maintaining high safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation and process control.
• Strong hands-on DeltaV DCS experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, implementation, and commissioning of process control systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS applications.
• Design, program, integrate, and troubleshoot Rockwell PLC systems.
• Develop control strategies, sequence logic, HMI/alarms, and documentation.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Rockwell PLCs

HMI/SCADA systems

Electrical drawings & P&IDs

Travel to site

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Controls/Automation Engineering degree

Job description

Senior DeltaV / Rockwell Automation Engineer

Location: Indiana

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position: Senior DeltaV / Rockwell Automation Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior DeltaV / Rockwell Automation Engineer to join our team in Indiana. This position is ideal for an experienced controls and automation professional with strong hands‑on expertise in Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell Automation platforms.

The successful candidate will lead and support automation projects from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, startup, and ongoing support. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and engineering disciplines to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of process control and automation systems.
• Develop, configure, troubleshoot, and support Emerson DeltaV DCS applications.
• Design, program, integrate, and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Develop and modify control strategies, sequence logic, HMI applications, alarms, graphics, and associated documentation.
• Participate in system architecture, I/O design, network configuration, control panel requirements, and automation specifications.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid-level automation engineers.
• Interface with clients to understand technical requirements and provide effective automation solutions.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, process, mechanical, and project engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot complex control‑system issues and provide timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including functional specifications, control narratives, I/O lists, cause-and-effect documentation, and test protocols.
• Support project estimating, scheduling, and technical planning as needed.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, cybersecurity, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and process control.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS.
• Demonstrated experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.
• Experience with control system integration, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control narratives, and instrumentation documentation.
• Strong understanding of process control principles and industrial automation practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, chemical, food & beverage, specialty chemical, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Experience integrating DeltaV with Rockwell PLC systems.
• Experience with batch processing and ISA‑88 concepts.
• Familiarity with ISA‑95, GAMP 5, or other regulated‑industry practices.
• Experience with system validation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP and other common automation protocols.
• Experience providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and biannual profit share
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Cellphone stipend
• Company-sponsored team‑building outings
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A collaborative environment where experienced engineers can make a meaningful impact

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take a senior technical role in a growing engineering organization while working on challenging automation projects across a variety of industrial environments. You will have the opportunity to apply your DeltaV and Rockwell expertise, mentor other engineers, interact directly with clients, and play a key role in delivering successful projects.

If you are an experienced automation professional looking for a long‑term opportunity where your technical expertise and leadership are valued, we would like to hear from you.