Automation Engineer

Automation & It Integration Engineer

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx's partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety.

Catalyx is seeking an Automation & IT Integration Engineer with a strong background in process control systems and industrial automation. This role serves as a key interface between Automation/OT and on-site IT teams, focusing on troubleshooting equipment connectivity, supporting system integration, and ensuring reliable data flow across platforms. The ideal candidate can effectively communicate automation concepts to IT personnel who may not have prior experience with industrial control systems. Responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison between Automation/OT and IT teams, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to equipment connectivity, communication, and data flow, supporting integration between industrial control systems and IT infrastructure, assisting IT teams in understanding automation systems, architectures, and dependencies, configuring, maintaining, and supporting automation platforms and data systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection through historian and integration platforms, participating in GxP/validation activities where applicable, documenting system configurations, architectures, and troubleshooting procedures, and supporting continuous improvement efforts related to system performance and reliability.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience), 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or process control environments, strong experience with AVEVA PI System (PI Historian), experience working in GxP or validated environments, experience with Ignition SCADA platforms, experience with Rockwell Automation systems (Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk), strong troubleshooting skills across OT and IT systems, and the ability to effectively communicate with IT teams unfamiliar with automation systems.

Why Join Catalyx? At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities. Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone. At Catalyx, we are committed to attracting the best global talent. We proudly support our international employees by offering assistance with Critical Skills Visa applications for eligible candidates.