Digital Process Automation Engineer

Charter Dura-Bar seeks a Digital Process Automation Engineer to drive smart manufacturing in our Automation & Controls team. You will design, program, and integrate PLC/SCADA, MES, and data systems to optimize continuous cast iron bar production. Responsibilities include automating processes, improving OEE, supporting commissioning and troubleshooting, and implementing Industry 4.0/IIoT solutions. You'll collaborate closely with operations and maintenance to deliver safe, reliable, and data-driven manufacturing, while contributing to continuous improvement and long-term innovation in a stable, family-owned company.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement digital process automation solutions for manufacturing operations
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, and plant floor systems to improve throughput and quality
• Analyze production data to optimize processes, reduce downtime, and enhance OEECollaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering on automation projects and upgrades
• Develop standards, documentation, and change control for automation systems
• Ensure safety, cybersecurity, and reliability of automation and control architectures
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for controls and automation issues
• Lead or support continuous improvement and Industry 4.0/IIo
• T initiatives
• Work with vendors and integrators to specify, commission, and validate new equipment
• Train plant personnel on new systems, tools, and automation best practices

Required Skills

• Digital process automation design
• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)
• SCADA/HMI development
• Industrial networking (Ether
• Net/IP, Profinet)
• Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• SQL/industrial data historian
• Process control and instrumentation
• Python/C#/VB for automation
• Root cause analysis & troubleshooting
• Project management in manufacturing