Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Local candidates only.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Temp to Perm: Possibility based on workers performance and openings

Core Essential skill sets required:

1. Recent college graduate within the last 3 years with Master's Degree or Ph.D. Looking for candidates with a focus from University of Miami, FAU, FIU, NOVA fresh Ph.Ds , and computer science/ automation/ robotics/ Master's degree from FAU and FIU.

2. Min 3 years experience with AI/OT/ controls experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment.

3. Min 3 years experience with PLC (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA and industrial networking.

4. Strong command of Python, Power Platform, and AI/ML frameworks.

Job Summary

We're looking for an early-career Automation Engineer who wants hands-on experience building and supporting the systems that keep a modern manufacturing site running. You'll learn by doing helping to program and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA and HMI systems, support industrial networks, and partner with Operations, IT, and Quality to improve reliability and performance. You'll also get exposure to newer site technologies such as data/historian systems, analytics, AI-enabled monitoring, and robotics-related automation where applicable. If you're curious, practical, and motivated to grow, this role offers strong mentorship, real ownership, and a clear path to deepen your controls and automation expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Support the full lifecycle of site automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI) design, configuration, programming, testing, and sustaining support.

Develop and maintain PLC and HMI/SCADA applications (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC).

Help define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT layers; integrate with historians, MES, Client, CMMS, ERP, and related systems.

Design and support industrial networks and connectivity (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC DA/UA), partnering with IT on segmentation, backups, recovery, and hardening.

Apply digital/analytics tools (including AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance where applicable) to improve reliability and operational performance.

Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in regulated (GxP) environments.

Troubleshoot controls, software, and network issues to minimize downtime; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Create and maintain standards and documentation (coding guidelines, change/lifecycle practices, architecture/network diagrams, SOPs, and system records).

Support capital projects scope definition, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and acceptance while ensuring compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, and industrial IT systems.

Technical Skills:

Controls platforms: PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix; Siemens S7/TIA Portal) and SCADA/HMI development (iFIX, Wonderware InTouch, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, WinCC). On site test will be required.

OT/IT systems: industrial IT and integration with servers/virtualization (Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V) plus databases/historians (SQL Server, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent).

Industrial networking & protocols: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus (TCP), OPC DA/UA.

Automation cybersecurity fundamentals: firewalls/segmentation concepts, access control, patching, backups, and recovery practices.

Digital/analytics: ability to use modern digital tools, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled monitoring for asset performance and predictive insights.

Robotics & advanced automation (as applicable): industrial robotics integration and safety (interlocks, E-stops, safety PLCs/networks), vision systems (Cognex/Keyence), and motion control (servos/VFDs/coordinated motion), including working with integrators and URS/FDS/SDS documentation for robotic cells.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, IT, quality, and operations teams.

Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership.

Strong documentation, organization, and compliance mindset.