Senior Controls & Automation Engineer - Rockwell PLCs & OT Data

Capgemini Engineering; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Controls Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial automation solutions. You will work with Rockwell control systems, Kepware, and OT connectivity across PLCs, SCADA, MES, and historian systems.

You will participate in commissioning, startup support, loop tuning, and documentation, collaborating with IT, OT, and operations teams to ensure safety, cybersecurity, and reliable plant-floor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in electrical/automation/computer engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial controls, automation engineering, or manufacturing integration.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix/GuardLogix) and Ladder Logic.
• Experience with Kepware KEPServerEX and OPC UA/DA.
• Strong networking and cybersecurity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy PLC logic using Rockwell platforms.
• Configure HMI/SCADA with FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
• Commissioning, startup support, loop tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure Kepware for real-time OT data and protocol conversion.
• Collaborate with IT/OT on network architecture and security.
• Lead root-cause investigations and document engineering activities.

Skills

Rockwell PLCs

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Function Block Diagrams

KEPServerEX

OPC UA/DA

Ethernet/IP

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

OT Data Integration

Wireshark

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Computer Engineering

Related technical discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

KEPServerEX

FactoryTalk View

PowerFlex drives

Kinetix servo systems

OPC UA/DA

Wireshark

Job description

Capgemini Engineering in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Controls Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial automation solutions. You will work with Rockwell control systems, Kepware, and OT connectivity across PLCs, SCADA, MES, and historian systems.

You will participate in commissioning, startup support, loop tuning, and documentation, collaborating with IT, OT, and operations teams to ensure safety, cybersecurity, and reliable plant-floor performance.