Looking for Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

Overview

On Site
$60 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Allen-Bradley
HMI
PLC
Scada
Configuration

Job Details

$65/hr on W2***************

Job Title: Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 11+ Months

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join the OT Threat Research Lab, where we replicate real-world industrial environments to support threat research and enhance OT cybersecurity products. You will be responsible for building and maintaining OT systems that generate realistic protocol traffic and device behavior, enabling our research and product teams to improve OT visibility, threat detection, and device classification

Required:

  • 5 7 years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI configuration, and SCADA systems
  • Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, PROFINET, etc.)
  • Experience simulating or operating real-world industrial processes in a lab or production setting
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with security researchers, engineers, and cross-functional teams

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts or ICS network architectures
  • Experience in a research lab, product development, or R&D environment
  • Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python or PowerShell) for configuration or automation tasks
  • Bachelor s degree in one of the following fields:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Industrial Automation
    • Mechatronics
    • Control Systems Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Or a related technical discipline

Alternatives:

  • Equivalent industry certifications or military training in automation and control systems, combined with substantial hands-on experience, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
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