Senior Automation Solutions Architect

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority, leading cross-functional teams in designing, configuring, and delivering advanced automation projects across multiple industries. The role emphasizes autonomy, technical leadership, and effective client communication from concept through commissioning.

You will manage scopes of work, cost estimates, and architecture for PLC/HMI/DCS systems, including Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, GE platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on automation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control panel drawings, schematics, P&IDs and other drawings.
• Design and implement industrial automation systems.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing capabilities.
• Enjoy teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of complex automation solutions.
• Configure and program PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, GE).
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, and project cost estimates.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams for successful delivery.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
• Support sales with technical proposals and documentation.
• Travel to client sites for technical reviews and demonstrations.

Skills

Automation system design

Project management

Technical leadership

Client communication

Electrical drawings

Schematic interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE Fanuc PLCs

ABB 800xA

Rockwell PlantPAx

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion

Wonderware InTouch

Ignition by Inductive Automation

PanelView

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Siemens WinCC

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority, leading cross-functional teams in designing, configuring, and delivering advanced automation projects across multiple industries. The role emphasizes autonomy, technical leadership, and effective client communication from concept through commissioning.

You will manage scopes of work, cost estimates, and architecture for PLC/HMI/DCS systems, including Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, GE platforms.