Senior Automation Engineer — Lead PLC/SCADA Projects

pieperautomationcareers

Town of Wrightstown (WI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership
Excellent benefits package
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pieper Automation seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation projects, handle programming, and cultivate strong customer relationships. Travel 50-90% for system commissioning, working independently or as part of a project team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field with 10+ years in automation, and deep expertise in process control, Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, PLCs, and SCADA. Excellent communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
  • 10+ years in the automation field preferred.
  • Extensive experience with Rockwell PlantPAx and PLC/SCADA environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation projects from planning through commissioning.
  • Perform project engineering, programming, and customer liaison.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, electricians, and vendors to ensure success.

Skills

Process Control
Rockwell PlantPAx DCS
Control system design
Machine safety
PLCs
SCADA/Operator Interfaces
Drive systems
Robotics
Vision systems
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell PlantPAx DCS
Industrial automation software

Job description

Pieper Automation seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation projects, handle programming, and cultivate strong customer relationships. Travel 50-90% for system commissioning, working independently or as part of a project team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field with 10+ years in automation, and deep expertise in process control, Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, PLCs, and SCADA. Excellent communication and safety focus are essential.

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