Senior Automation Engineer — R&D PLC/SCADA Innovator

Tastepoint by IFF; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Tastepoint by IFF is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to enable reliable, efficient, and scalable operations. The role involves designing, implementing, and evolving automation systems in a flexible R&D environment, requiring strong PLC programming and hands-on integration skills.

Successful candidates will collaborate with engineers and scientists to translate process requirements into robust control and data solutions. Comprehensive health benefits, competitive retirement plans, and a collaborative work environment are just a few of the perks on offer.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as an automation and/or controls integration engineer in an industrial or R&D setting.
• Development of non-Ladder Logic PLC automation systems.
• Safety oriented approach to system design and control logic.

Responsibilities

• Design and support automation for flexible, experimental process systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Own automation systems from concept through implementation.

Skills

PLC programming

Hands-on system integration

Control strategies

Industrial communication protocols

SQL

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

SCADA

Data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire)

Job description

Tastepoint by IFF is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to enable reliable, efficient, and scalable operations. The role involves designing, implementing, and evolving automation systems in a flexible R&D environment, requiring strong PLC programming and hands-on integration skills.

Successful candidates will collaborate with engineers and scientists to translate process requirements into robust control and data solutions. Comprehensive health benefits, competitive retirement plans, and a collaborative work environment are just a few of the perks on offer.