View Sr. Automation Engineer

Stellaro Technologies LLC; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellaro Technologies LLC in the United States seeks a highly technical Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize plant-wide automation systems. You will lead architecture from the ground up and present as a subject-matter expert to clients.

The role requires hands-on project delivery, proficiency with a major DCS/PLC platform, and the ability to guide teams through complex validation, FAT/SAT, and cross-project standardization of HMI/SCADA and integration strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated mastery as primary architect for at least one core platform and virtualization.
• Proficient in DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, PI, and OPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex automation architectures from the ground up.
• Design PLC/DCS logic and control algorithms for complex processes.
• Standardize HMI/SCADA design philosophies.
• Develop integration strategies for third-party systems with OPC networks.
• Analyze process data to identify and resolve control issues.
• Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, and network architectures for compliance.
• Lead FAT and SAT to resolve technical issues.
• Serve as SME during sales calls and drive technical scoping.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical output.

Skills

DCS/PLC design

Client-facing SME

System integration

OPC standards

HMI/SCADA design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Ignition

PI

OPC standards

Job description

We are seeking a highly technical Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation systems. This position requires an engineer capable of designing complex plant-wide architectures from the ground up and independently steering high-impact technical choices. The ideal candidate brings hands-on project delivery experience, a strong command of at least one major DCS/PLC platform, and the confidence to stand in front of clients as a subject-matter expert.

Key responsibilities

• Architect and independently design complex automation architectures from the ground up.
• Architect sophisticated PLC/DCS logic and custom control algorithms for highly complex processes.
• Standardize HMI/SCADA design philosophies and user interface templates across multiple projects and platforms.
• Design complex integration strategies for third-party systems, establishing robust OPC networks and virtualized architectures.
• Analyze process performance data to proactively identify and resolve deep rooted control issues and optimize throughput.
• Approve critical engineering documentation and ensure compliance across all P&IDs, loop diagrams, and network architectures.
• Design and standardize validation strategies and review complex documentation for the team.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), resolving high level technical issues on the spot.
• Serve as the primary SME during sales calls and drive the technical scoping for proposals.
• Mentor and formally train junior engineers, reviewing their technical output for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field of study.
• Exhibit deep mastery as the primary architect for at least one core platform and virtualization environment, with the proven ability to independently integrate and troubleshoot across the entire stack.
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the following platforms, and working familiarity with several others: DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Ignition, PI, OPC Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building custom desktop or web applications.
• Knowledge of traditional programming languages such as C#, .NET, and the like.
• Technical knowledge of AI, including practical experience integrating AI solutions into industrial products or engineering workflows.
• Prior experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector, including familiarity with continuous manufacturing GMP environments, GAMP 5 guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Candidates with deep mastery of PI (or other historians), and MES (Syncade, AspenTech, etc.) who want to expand into full control system execution are highly encouraged to apply.