Senior Control Engineer — PLC/SCADA Automation Expert

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced automation engineer to design, program, test, and deploy PLC/SCADA-based control systems for critical facilities. You will lead programming efforts, prepare robust test procedures, and perform on-site commissioning and maintenance activities.

Ideal candidates bring strong PLC/SCADA experience, familiarity with Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider platforms, and expert knowledge of electrical schematics. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ladder logic and structured text.

Responsibilities

• Originates design documents for small projects and supports large programs.
• Lead programming/configuration for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Commissioning and deployment of deployed systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing systems.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured text

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Electrical schematics

Education

Master's degree in electrical/automation engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation engineering

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)

Schneider Electric Modicon

Ignition by Inductive Automation

AVEVA InTouch/System Platform

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced automation engineer to design, program, test, and deploy PLC/SCADA-based control systems for critical facilities. You will lead programming efforts, prepare robust test procedures, and perform on-site commissioning and maintenance activities.

Ideal candidates bring strong PLC/SCADA experience, familiarity with Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider platforms, and expert knowledge of electrical schematics. Travel to client sites may be required.