$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Engineering, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Concrete, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Mineral Processing, Mineral/Metal Mining, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Petrochemicals, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Maintenance, Team Player
Automation Engineer – Industrial Environment
Overview
The Automation Engineer supports the operation and improvement of automated systems within a heavy industrial environment. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 per year (potential flexibility up to $145,000 for an exceptional candidate)
Location: Florence, AL
Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems (Siemens and Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Support operations by resolving automation and control issues
- Optimize equipment performance through continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to reduce downtime
- Modify and improve HMI/SCADA systems as needed
- Assist with new equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience programming PLCs, especially Siemens and Allen-Bradley
- Background in industrial automation, preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Heavy industrial experience in chemical, petrochemical, paper, pulp, forest products, glass, cement, minerals processing, metals processing, or heavy equipment manufacturing is strongly preferred.
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