Senior Automation Engineer: Lead Automation & Reliability

Judge Direct Placement; Russellville (AR); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Judge Direct Placement seeks an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer to lead projects from concept through startup, ensuring reliable production performance.

You will develop and implement automation, electrical, and instrumentation improvements, train staff, and uphold safety, process safety, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous reliability across operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5-8 years PLC experience in manufacturing settings.
• Experience in highly regulated environments with quality and safety compliance.
• Background in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, and process diagrams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on reliability.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support for automation systems and plant facilities.
• Lead automation and controls projects from concept to startup.
• Develop and deliver training programs to build technical capability.
• Maintain and improve industrial control systems and automation platforms.
• Collaborate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identify equipment lifecycle and obsolescence risks; plan replacements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, process safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safety culture and document standards.
• Communicate with stakeholders and document project records.

Kenntnisse

PLC experience

Regulated manufacturing

Cross-functional engagement

Strong communication

Troubleshooting complex equipment

Documentation interpretation

Continuous improvement mindset

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

HMIs

Servo systems

VFDs

Sensors

Process control equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Judge Direct Placement seeks an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer to lead projects from concept through startup, ensuring reliable production performance.

You will develop and implement automation, electrical, and instrumentation improvements, train staff, and uphold safety, process safety, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous reliability across operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.