Senior Automation Engineer

Job Roles and ResponsibilitiesParticipate in design reviews, technical workshops, and project planning sessions with clients and internal project teams.Lead and support project startups, on-site commissioning activities, system testing, and formal customer acceptance procedures (FAT/SAT).Contribute to technical proposals, statements of work (SOW), engineering estimates, and executive technical presentations.Assist leadership in forecasting engineering manpower requirements for active and upcoming projects, including specialized subcontractors and technical resources.Identify technical competency gaps within the engineering group and assist in formulating structured training plans.Champion continuous improvement initiatives centered on software standardization, operational efficiency, and delivery quality.Act as the senior escalation resource for complex troubleshooting, system optimization, and root-cause failure analysis.Travel domestically and internationally as required to support client facilities and site deployments (under 50%).Qualifications and CertificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics), Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.5+ years of hands-on experience in controls systems design, industrial automation engineering, and project commissioning.Proven track record leading technical resources, controls vendors, or integration contractors preferred.Demonstrated Hands-On Programming Expertise With Rockwell Automation PlatformsStudio 5000 Logix Designer and RSLogix 5000ControlLogix and CompactLogix hardware architecturesFactoryTalk View SE/ME HMI developmentEtherNet/IP network configuration and diagnosticsRockwell drives (Kinetix/PowerFlex) and motion control integrationDemonstrated Hands-On Programming Expertise With Siemens Automation PlatformsTIA Portal engineering frameworkSIMATIC S7 PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500)WinCC HMI/SCADA developmentProfinet communications topology and diagnosticsSiemens drive systems (SINAMICS) and motion controlSolid background in system integration methodologies, industrial networking protocols, and electrical safety standards.Preferred industry background: Automotive manufacturing, Food & Beverage processing, or High-Speed Packaging systems.BenefitsComprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) Plan with Company MatchingLife Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability CoveragePaid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveProfessional Development and Career Growth Programs