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Automation Engineer II

Birmingham, AL🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-25 → 2026-09-25

Core

Maintaining site automation networks, troubleshooting control systems/PLCs, and assisting with the design/qualification of new automation systems for manufacturing processes.

Role type

Mid-level Automation Engineer (IC)

Builds

Industrial automation control systems, network infrastructure, and documentation for manufacturing sites

Domain

Chemical/Manufacturing Industry, Industrial Automation & Control Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA systems, Ladder logic & Structured Text programming, Industrial networking (TCP/IP, Modbus, Ethernet), Root-cause analysis & troubleshooting, Project management (budgeting, vendor coordination), System integration & migration

Preferred skills

Siemens PCS 7/S7, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, GE iFIX, IEC 61131 standards, GMP/ISO validation support, IT infrastructure (Windows Server, SQL, VMware)

Technologies

Siemens PCS 7, Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, GE iFIX, Cisco networking hardware, Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, OSI PI, VMware, Hyper-V, Visio

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot automation/software/network issues to minimize downtime, Modify/optimize control logic, Design/execute automation improvement projects, Manage electrical contractors/vendors, Develop/maintain automation documentation, Ensure compliance with OSHA/EHS/GMP/ISO standards

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with technical guidance from senior engineers

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