Industrial Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite) Duration: 6+ Months

JD:

• We are seeking two experienced Automation Engineers to support the deployment and integration of a Manufacturing Data Fabric at our Atlanta site. The engineers will work closely with our internal teams and technology partners to ensure seamless connectivity, data acquisition, and automation across manufacturing assets and systems.
• The engineers will also be expected to understand and support automation systems in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements specific to the animal health industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT/OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment and systems into the data fabric architecture.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems.
• Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms.
• Support the deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and integration points.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and post-deployment phases.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing devices
• Deep expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments
• Familiarity with validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in OT environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Process Control Systems (PCS), Building Management System (BMS),
• Environmental Management Solution (EMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration.
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms (preferable Azure IoT).
• Familiarity with Python, Node-RED, or other scripting tools for automation.
• Understanding and experience of implementing a Unified Name Space OR a semanti contextualization layer of data in an ISA-95 structure.
• Certifications in industrial automation or cybersecurity (e.g., TUV, ISA/IEC 62443).

Engagement Model:

• Full-time, on-site presence required (Mo-Th)
• Engineers will report to the Automation site Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Vendors must ensure resource availability for the entire duration of the project.
• The engineers should be based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area