Senior Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA Leader

Comfort Systems USA

Georgia

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Comfort Systems USA seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to oversee automation projects, from concept through commissioning, improving reliability and efficiency across industrial systems. The role requires strong PLC/SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation knowledge in manufacturing environments and provides technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will lead safety-focused controls work, coordinate with IT and operations, and develop documentation,

Qualifications

  • Advanced PLC programming experience in industrial settings.
  • Experience with HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
  • Ability to lead projects from concept to commissioning.
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, test, and commission automation systems.
  • Develop PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion-control applications.
  • Lead projects including requirements, CAPEX/ROI, and vendor coordination.
  • Troubleshoot complex control-system and network issues.
  • Develop technical documentation and risk assessments.
  • Mentor engineers and technicians and support operations.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA expertise
Leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley
Siemens
Schneider Electric
FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC/Wonderware

Job description

Comfort Systems USA seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to oversee automation projects, from concept through commissioning, improving reliability and efficiency across industrial systems. The role requires strong PLC/SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation knowledge in manufacturing environments and provides technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will lead safety-focused controls work, coordinate with IT and operations, and develop documentation,

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