Sr. Automation and Control Engineer

LHH; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO

Bonus

Equity participation

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead automation, controls, equipment integration, and standardization across multiple facilities. You will be hands-on technically while gaining visibility across large capital projects.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, troubleshooting, integrating new equipment, and supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup. Travel up to 50% across U.S. sites with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation or similar.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems such as FactoryTalk or Ignition.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC protocols.
• Experience with automated packaging systems.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP guidelines and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and systems integration issues.
• Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup.
• Improve equipment reliability, throughput, and operational visibility.
• Support production data collection including OEE, throughput, downtime, and yield.
• Develop control narratives, I/O lists, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, OEMs, vendors, and system integrators.
• Support capital projects, expansions, equipment upgrades, and multi-site automation standardization.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Systems integration

Data collection and OEE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk

Ignition

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

OPC

Job description

I’m partnering with a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to help lead automation, controls, equipment integration, and standardization initiatives across its operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on technically but also wants visibility across larger capital projects and multiple facilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and systems integration issues
• Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup
• Improve equipment reliability, throughput, and operational visibility
• Support production data collection, including OEE, throughput, downtime, and yield
• Develop controls documentation, including control narratives, I/O lists, P&IDs, and SOPs
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, OEMs, vendors, and system integrators
• Support capital projects, expansions, equipment upgrades, and multi-site automation standardization

What they’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 7+ years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing or process environments
• Hands-on PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or similar platforms
• HMI/SCADA experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC
• Experience with automated packaging systems
• Strong controls troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and GMP/GDP/ASTM guidelines
• Ability to travel 50%+ to U.S. sites

There is meaningful advancement potential, with the goal for this position to growth.

Remote with up to 50% travel- central and eastern time zones highly preferred

• Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, bonus and equity participation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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