Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Manufacturing Automation EngineerManufacturing Automation Engineer job description focuses on system integration, SCADA, and bridging the gap between shop-floor controllers and enterprise databases.Role and Responsibilities:Design, integrate, and troubleshoot plant-floor control systems.Bridge multi-vendor PLCs with enterprise IT systems.Design and deploy robust OPC architecture.Manage bi-directional data flow into MES databases.Optimize PLC logic to ensure maximum OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).OPC UA & Connectivity Configuration:Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server.Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.Database & Transaction Management:Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:Program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal).Program, modify, and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).HMI/SCADA Development:Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems utilizing Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.System Integration & Commissioning:Collaborate with MES, Operations, Quality, and IT teams to integrate new automated machinery.Map tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all system levels (MES).Required Skills:System Integration.SCADA.Siemens PLC (S7-1200/S7-1500).TIA Portal.STEP 7.Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC.ControlLogix.CompactLogix.Studio 5000.RSLogix 5000.Kepware KEPServerEX.OPC UA.FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (RSSql).MS SQL / SQL Databases.Siemens WinCC.FactoryTalk View.MES Integration.Industrial Networking.Profinet.Ethernet/IP.Modbus TCP.PLC Programming & Troubleshooting.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.3+ years of hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs in a manufacturing or production environment.Advanced proficiency with Siemens (TIA Portal, STEP 7) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.Deep working knowledge of Kepware KEPServerEX configuration and OPC UA security protocols.Hands-on experience with FactoryTalk Transaction Manager and SQL databases.Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.7+ years of overall experience.