PLC Programmer/Automation Engineer

We are looking for a PLC Programmer/Automation Engineer to join a growing automation team in NW Tampa, FL area. This position focuses on developing and supporting process control solutions for bulk material handling, batching, weighing, mixing, and related industrial systems. The role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and field commissioning to deliver reliable automation systems across complex manufacturing environments.Responsibilities:• Design, program, and test PLC-based control systems for industrial processing and bulk ingredient handling applications using Rockwell Automation platforms.• Develop HMI and SCADA interfaces that give operators clear visibility into system performance, process status, and alarm conditions.• Configure instrumentation and control devices, then support startup, tuning, and on-site commissioning to ensure systems perform as intended.• Interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and electrical schematics to translate engineering requirements into effective automation logic.• Partner with project managers, electrical design teams, and startup personnel to coordinate implementation activities and resolve technical issues.• Troubleshoot control hardware, industrial networks, drives, and connected field equipment to maintain reliable system operation.• Assist with integrating third-party equipment and vendor systems into broader plant automation architectures.• Travel to customer sites as needed to support validation, system checkout, operational readiness, and user training.