Automation Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 50.00 - 65.00 per hour
Contract - Independent

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Manufacturing
Data Acquisition
Data Flow
Workflow
Technical Support
Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics
Programmable Logic Controller
Siemens
Allen-Bradley
SCADA
OPC
MQTT
GMP
IQ
OQ
PQ
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Process Control
Management
Environmental Management
EMS
Element Management System
Manufacturing Execution System
MES
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
IoT
Python
Scripting
Semantics
Cyber Security
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Lithia Springs, GA
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly
Description:

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 semantic contextualization layer of data in an ISA-95 structure.
  • Certifications in industrial automation or cybersecurity (e.g., TUV, ISA/IEC 62443).


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