Systems and Automation Engineer

About the role

The successful Systems and Automation Engineer will be highly motivated, technically curious, hands-on, and comfortable learning across multiple disciplines, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, instrumentation, electrical systems, process equipment, and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Work with automation, controls, software, manufacturing, and process engineers to design, build, test, and improve industrial analyzer systems.
• Develop and support PLC-based control systems for pumps, valves, heaters, sensors, instruments, and other electromechanical equipment.
• Create and maintain HMI/SCADA applications used to operate analyzer systems, visualize real-time data, monitor system health, and interact with proprietary analysis software.
• Integrate instrumentation, analyzers, industrial communication devices, control hardware, and software systems into complete working products.
• Support manufacturing builds, factory acceptance testing, customer installations, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Aid in electrical and controls-related design tasks, including I/O mapping, device selection, wiring documentation, system checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Help improve engineering standards, documentation, test methods, troubleshooting procedures, and internal tools.

Requirements

• B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, mechatronics, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Programming or scripting experience using Python, Java, structured text, C#, JavaScript, or a similar language.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially with systems that combine hardware, software, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Hands-on technical aptitude and willingness to work directly with equipment during build, test, and troubleshooting activities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of independently learning new tools, technologies, and concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, software developers, and project stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–25% for customer installations, commissioning, startup support, training, and related field activities.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms, especially Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience programming PLCs, especially Rockwell / Allen-Bradley systems.
• Familiarity with industrial automation hardware, instrumentation, control panels, I/O systems, sensors, actuators, pumps, valves, or heaters.
• Experience with databases, industrial communication protocols, data acquisition, or process control concepts.
• Experience with electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, manufacturing support, commissioning, or field service.