Automation / Robotics Engineering

110,000 to $140,000 depending on experience + bonus + full benefits

5 days onsite, travel up to 5%

By 2030, this company intends to reduce the cost and time required to deliver factory automation control systems by tenfold. It means rethinking how automation projects are delivered from the ground up. Using AI agents, digital twins, robotics, and modern engineering tools to fundamentally change how control systems are designed, delivered, and supported.

What they do have is a strong starting point and a team that enjoys tackling difficult engineering problems.

If an engineer is excited by helping build the next generation of industrial automation, they will likely find this environment very appealing.

The team is around ten people and works across several core industries including baking, cement, specialty plastics compounding, distribution, and regional water and wastewater facilities.

Engineers in this company are responsible for the full lifecycle of automation projects. That includes design, programming, integration, and startup, as well as working directly with clients to deliver solutions that operate reliably in production environments.

Because the company is small, engineers play a visible role in projects and often become the primary technical contact for the client.

Design and implement industrial control systems from concept through commissioning

Program Rockwell PLC systems and develop HMI applications using platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, or AVEVA / Wonderware

Work directly with clients to understand operational needs and translate them into automation solutions

Manage project execution including scope, schedule, and engineering deliverables

Develop or modify electrical drawings and control panel designs where required

Configure industrial networks including Ethernet/IP architectures

Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing system improvements

Contribute to internal initiatives focused on next generation automation, including AI assisted engineering and digital twin workflows

At least 5 years of industrial automation experience

Strong PLC programming experience, ideally Rockwell / Allen Bradley

Experience with at least one major HMI platform such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, or AVEVA

Understanding of control panels, instrumentation, and industrial networks

Ability to manage multiple projects and interact directly with clients

Comfortable working within a small engineering team where responsibilities are broad

Engineering degree preferred, although strong practical experience will also be considered

Engineers who come from systems integrators often adapt quickly to this environment because they are used to working across multiple technologies and industries.

The company has been delivering industrial automation projects for over three decades and has built long standing relationships with clients across Louisiana and the surrounding region.

Unlike larger integrators where engineers may focus on only one part of a project, this environment provides the opportunity to develop deep expertise across the entire automation stack.

Performance bonus based on company results

The position is based in the Baton Rouge area and is primarily onsite, with travel typically around 5%.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.