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Senior Automation Engineer – PLC & Controls (Industrial Manufacturing)

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Leads industrial automation and controls engineering for a manufacturing facility, focusing on PLC/SCADA systems, equipment automation, and cybersecurity. Responsibilities include standardizing controls, troubleshooting complex systems, improving production performance, and collaborating on IIoT and predictive analytics initiatives. Requires 5+ years of industrial automation experience, hands-on PLC programming, and expertise in Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems.

Key Highlights
Lead industrial automation and controls engineering for manufacturing facility
5+ years of industrial automation experience required
Hands-on PLC programming and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell system expertise
Key Responsibilities
Lead PLC and SCADA standardization initiatives
Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment
Provide advanced technical support to resolve complex production issues
Technical Skills Required
PLC Programming SCADA Systems Industrial Automation
Benefits & Perks
Annual salary of $96,800–$120,000
Performance-based annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company matching
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Benefits eligibility from day one
Nice to Have
Experience with GE Fanuc robotic control systems
Database technologies
Maintenance planning and asset management systems

Job Description

An opportunity is available for a Senior Automation Engineer to lead industrial automation and controls engineering at a manufacturing facility in Ottumwa, Iowa.

The role focuses on PLC and SCADA systems, manufacturing equipment automation, controls standardization and continuous improvement. You will provide technical leadership across major engineering projects, support manufacturing operations, improve production performance and contribute to initiatives involving industrial IoT, predictive analytics and operational technology cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

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