Senior Automation Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer based in the United States.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will lead industrial automation and control systems projects from initial design through programming, testing, commissioning, and start-up. You will work across multiple industries, solving complex engineering challenges using PLC, DCS, HMI, and industrial networking technologies. Combining hands-on technical expertise with project leadership, you will develop reliable solutions tailored to client processes and operational needs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while building strong relationships with clients and supporting their long-term automation strategies. The role also offers opportunities to mentor other engineers, contribute to technical proposals, and influence project delivery. Based in Indianapolis, this hybrid position provides technical variety, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

In this role, you will take ownership of industrial automation projects, ensuring technical quality, effective execution, and compliance with client requirements and applicable safety standards.

• Lead automation and control systems projects from initial concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and start-up.

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC and/or DCS control systems for new and existing industrial applications.

• Design and develop HMI applications to support industrial processes and equipment operations.

• Prepare functional specifications, control narratives, test plans, and other technical project documentation.

• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site testing, commissioning activities, and system start-up.

• Design, evaluate, and troubleshoot industrial control system architectures and communication networks.

• Work directly with clients to understand their processes, identify automation requirements, and develop effective technical solutions.

• Collaborate with electrical, process, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.

• Develop project scopes, preliminary designs, cost estimates, and technical proposals.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

• Identify opportunities to improve client systems, optimize processes, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

• Ensure all project activities comply with internal procedures, client requirements, and relevant industry safety standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced automation professional with strong technical capabilities, project leadership experience, and the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• At least 6 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, systems integration, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and/or DCS systems.

• Experience developing HMI applications and performing system testing, commissioning, and industrial equipment start-up.

• Strong understanding of industrial control networks and system architecture.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and professionals across different engineering disciplines.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and technical project management skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15–25%, including occasional overnight trips.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Ability to access client industrial sites and perform fieldwork as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the following technologies, platforms, and environments would be an advantage:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation systems.

• Siemens automation platforms.

• AVEVA software and solutions.

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Batch and continuous process control systems.

• Industrial systems integration.

• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.

• Process Control Network (PCN) architecture.

• Food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle tools, equipment, or controls.

• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

• Visual capabilities including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Willingness to perform industrial fieldwork that may involve hazardous locations, changing weather conditions, moving machinery, noise, ladders, uneven surfaces, and stairs.

• Ability to work in environments where exposure to common food allergens may occur.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $92,000 to $130,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

• Competitive compensation, including overtime pay for salaried positions.

• Quarterly bonus and spot bonus programs.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with a 5% company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical coverage with prescription benefits, dental, and vision.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company matching and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Company-paid life insurance, with additional coverage options.

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Generous paid time off, additional days available for purchase, and 10 paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave.

• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home options.

• Wellness program with incentive dollars, preventive health screenings, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and critical illness and accident insurance.

• Technical, managerial, and administrative career development paths.

• Structured onboarding, mentoring, internal training, and cross-training opportunities.

• Support for professional engineering certifications, registrations, and renewals.

• Leadership development, external certification programs, and professional memberships.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Employee recognition initiatives, service awards, peer recognition, and referral bonuses.

• Casual dress code, employee discount programs, and opportunities to participate in sports teams, clubs, and community initiatives.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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