Automation Engineer
Core
Designing automation scripts, monitoring field instruments, calibrating equipment, and maintaining automated machinery in manufacturing plants.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (industrial control systems)
Builds
Automated manufacturing processes and control systems for food/beverage production
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens S7-1500/400, Allen Bradley), SCADA/HMI configuration, VFD troubleshooting, electrical wiring diagram reading, HART/SMART protocol troubleshooting, SAP usage, root cause analysis, preventive/corrective maintenance planning
Preferred skills
STL/SCL/LL programming languages, network topology management (Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet), spare parts inventory management, shutdown planning
Technologies
Siemens S7-1500, S7-400, Allen Bradley, SCADA, HMI, VFD, Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Fiber Optic, AS-i, HART, SMART, SAP
Responsibilities
Monitor and calibrate field instruments per schedule; troubleshoot and program PLCs and VFDs; maintain server stations and network topology between Server, PLC & SCADA; coordinate maintenance activities and manage spares inventories; design systems for new or modify existing automated machinery; establish technical manuals and preventative maintenance plans; ensure safety interlocks function during commissioning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC