Senior Automation Project Engineer

ROIS; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ROIS is seeking a Senior Automation Project Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to lead design, implementation, and deployment of automation technologies at our Phoenix facility. This role will drive capital projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong automation and controls expertise, proven project management experience, and the ability to lead vendors and stakeholders across complex projects.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing systems, or IT/OT environments.
• Must have PLC programming and SCADA experience.
• Must have experience with large-scale automation projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting capital projects, commissioning, startup, and system lifecycle support.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communications, networking, system integration, and GMP-compliant environments.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, mentor others, manage priorities, and solve complex technical challenges.

Aufgaben

• Lead automation and computerized system projects from concept through startup and support.
• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI/SCADA, MES, historian, and industrial connectivity systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and IT teams to deliver reliable solutions.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to contractors and junior engineers.
• Support system integration, industrial networking, cybersecurity, Active Directory, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot production and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, specifications, and test protocols.
• Participate in a rotational after-hours on-call support schedule.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

SCADA

large-scale automation

project management

cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Automation / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / IT

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Rockwell PharmaSuite MES

KEPServerEX

OPC-UA/OPC-DA

Microsoft Active Directory

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Senior Automation Project Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ *On-Site*

Pay: $110,000- $135,000/annually *Dependent on experience*

Schedule: Phoenix, AZ

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Project Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of new automation technologies at our Phoenix facility. This role will drive automation projects from concept through commissioning and operational support, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and compliant solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong automation and controls expertise, proven project management experience, and the ability to lead vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to successfully execute complex capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and computerized system projects from concept through startup and support.
• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI/SCADA, MES, historian, and industrial connectivity systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and IT teams to deliver reliable solutions.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to contractors and junior engineers.
• Support system integration, industrial networking, cybersecurity, Active Directory, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot production and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, specifications, and test protocols.
• Participate in a rotational after-hours on-call support schedule.

Requirements

• Must have PLC programming and SCADA experience
• Must have experience with large-scale automation projects
• Must have 8+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing systems, or IT/OT environments
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting capital projects, commissioning, startup, and system lifecycle support.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communications, networking, system integration, and GMP-compliant environments.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, mentor others, manage priorities, and solve complex technical challenges.

Preferred Skills

• Rockwell PharmaSuite MES
• Kepware KEPServerEX
• Microsoft Active Directory
• OPC-UA and OPC-DA communications
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments