Automation Engineer
Core
Design, build, and maintain large-scale automation systems for food and beverage manufacturing, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (food & beverage)
Builds
PLC-controlled production lines, HMIs, SCADA systems, and automated packaging equipment
Domain
Food manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
Allen-Bradley PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA systems, industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus), AutoCAD panel design, hygienic design standards, NFPA 70E/OSHA/GMP compliance, troubleshooting, analytical skills
Preferred skills
Robotics integration, vision systems, automated packaging lines, MES systems, process-optimization analytics, bilingual English/Spanish
Technologies
Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI, SCADA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, AutoCAD, Robotics, MES
Responsibilities
Design and deliver complex automation projects including panel layouts, PLC programming, and server deployment; Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotic systems; Train and support automation technicians; Ensure automation solutions meet food-safety regulations and hygienic-design requirements; Monitor system performance to reduce downtime and increase throughput; Restore plant HMI networks and support startups during power outages.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
