Senior Industrial Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

JLL; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in New Orleans seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment.

You will work with conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices, ensuring safety and reliability across operations. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or knowledge equivalent to a 4-year degree.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor less experienced automation engineers.
• Proficiency in CMMS use, troubleshooting, and coordinating complex maintenance activities.
• Advanced verbal and written English skills with ability to interpret and communicate policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site technical expert in automation control systems and mentor Apprentices to meet safety and technical standards.
• Design, develop, implement, and optimize control systems and software; maintain and troubleshoot equipment including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Adhere to strict documentation and Automation Change Management procedures.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and support teams to optimize MHE systems and deliver projects.
• Monitor MHE metrics, analyze performance issues, and lead troubleshooting efforts locally and remotely.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement projects for performance and cost savings.
• Communicate technical issues, timelines, and operational workarounds to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RSLogix5000 Studio

FT View

Job description

JLL in New Orleans seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment.

You will work with conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices, ensuring safety and reliability across operations. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.