Plant Automation Engineer
Join an industry-leading manufacturer where you'll drive automation, improve production performance, and lead engineering projects that make a measurable impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work with advanced automation technologies in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
-Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA, and automated control systems supporting high-speed manufacturing operations.
-Lead engineering and automation projects from planning through implementation, including budgeting, commissioning, vendor coordination, and documentation.
-Partner with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
-Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging production data, SQL reporting, and system integration while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
-5+ years of plant engineering, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial environment.
-Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 and supporting Rockwell FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA systems.
-Proven project management skills with strong communication and the ability to collaborate across engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
Preferred Skills & Experience
-Experience in food manufacturing, high-speed packaging, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
-Knowledge of SQL, Ignition SCADA, and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Salary - 110-120k
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If you're passionate about automation, manufacturing excellence, and leading engineering projects that improve plant performance, we encourage you to apply today.
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Anthony Borbely
aborbely@synerfac.com
Synerfac Technical Staffing
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