Talent.com
Automation Engineer-PLC

Automation Engineer-PLC

Intellectt IncHenrico, VA, US
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Business Excellence the Global Automation Engineer Leads the global development,

standardization, and implementation of automation systems and best practices across Critical Power manufacturing

sites. Acts as a technical liaison and mentor, driving consistency, efficiency, and innovation in the design and deployment

of automation solutions for power distribution equipment and related manufacturing processes.

What a typical day looks like :

  • Develop and standardize global automation best practices, ensuring alignment across all Critical Power sites.
  • Act as a global liaison between regional teams, engineering, and leadership to ensure consistent

implementation of automation strategies.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to regional engineers
  • Design, engineer, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based automation systems for manufacturing and
  • testing of power distribution equipment, including the development and modification of moderately complex

    tooling, machinery, and processes.

  • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of automation
  • into product designs

  • Integrate automation systems with MES, historian, and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Power BI)
  • Ensure compliance with global electrical and safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, IEC, UL, CE)
  • Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and
  • troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.

  • Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated
  • processes for new products.

  • Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
  • Demonstrates and thorough understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best
  • to deliver automation solutions.

    The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 3 years in a senior or global role.
  • Proven experience in designing and commissioning automation systems for manufacturing environments,
  • preferably in power distribution equipment or data center infrastructure.

  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric).
  • Experience with SCADA / HMI platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, GE Cimplicity).
  • Strong understanding of power monitoring and control systems (e.g., Schneider PME, Eaton Foreseer).
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic for legacy system support and custom tool development.
  • Knowledge of robotic welding and automated painting systems.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols : Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, SNMP
  • Electrical design tools
  • (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and power system modeling (ETAP, SKM).

  • Data acquisition and visualization tools (OSIsoft PI, Power BI, SQL).
  • Here are a few of our preferred experiences,

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related discipline
  • Familiarity with global standards (e.g., IEC, UL, CE) and compliance requirements
  • Certifications such as :
  • o Certified Automation Professional (CAP) – ISA

    o Professional Engineer (PE) license

    o TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (for safety-critical systems)

    Create a job alert for this search

    Automation • Henrico, VA, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Controls Engineer - Automation Equipment

    Controls Engineer - Automation Equipment

    CyberCodersRichmond, VA, US
    Full-time
    Controls Engineer - Automation Equipment.Glen Arm, MD (on-site; relocation package included).Holiday bonus + sign-on bonus!. Must be able to program PLCs from scratch .We are a trusted leader i...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
    • Promoted
    Security Automation Engineer

    Security Automation Engineer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Security Automation Engineer.Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR security automation solutions Tr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Automation Engineer

    Automation Engineer

    Automation Technical Resources, LLCRichmond, VA, US
    Full-time
    If you’re an engineer who likes solving real problems and seeing your work come to life, this role is for you.As part of our client's Project Execution Team, you’ll be involved in the design, devel...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    • Promoted
    Automation Engineer-PLC

    Automation Engineer-PLC

    Intellectt IncHenrico, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Reporting to the Director, Business Excellence the Global Automation Engineer Leads the global development,.Acts as a technical liaison and mentor, driving consistency, efficiency, and innovation i...Show moreLast updated: 23 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Automation Control Engineer

    Automation Control Engineer

    TEEMAAshland, VA, US
    Full-time
    This position is located in Ashland, Virginia and relocation assistance is offered.Conduct inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of various automation systems, ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

    Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

    Progressive DesignMidlothian, VA, US
    Full-time
    Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer.Midlothian, Virginia (Richmond, VA area).Key Requirements & Responsibilities : . Primarily engaged in the design, modeling, and analysis of I & C...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Six Sigma Process Improvement Consultant

    Six Sigma Process Improvement Consultant

    MCKESSONRichmond, VA, United States
    Full-time
    McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare.We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessibl...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Release Train Engineer PM

    Senior Release Train Engineer PM

    Cynet SystemsRichmond, VA, US
    Full-time
    Plan, lead, organize, and motivate agile and traditional project teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering projects that provide exceptional business value to the inter...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Automation Engineer

    Automation Engineer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an Automation Engineer (Platform Support) to innovate and streamline infrastructure operations through automation. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the Terraform a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Automation Engineer

    Senior Automation Engineer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    Automation Engineer to work remotely anywhere in the United States.Key Responsibilities : Lead the development and execution of capital automation projects from concept to implementation Align in...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Tools Programmer

    Tools Programmer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Tools Programmer to join a team developing a new console-focused racing title.Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain tools for converting and importing track and geo...Show moreLast updated: 18 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Automation Engineer (Richmond)

    Automation Engineer (Richmond)

    Global Recruiters of Dublin (GRN Dublin)Richmond, VA, US
    Part-time
    Client is searching for an Automation Engineer on the second shift with experience in pharmaceutical drug product manufacturing. The site serves as a new fill-finish facility, dedicated to the manuf...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    Control System Engineer

    Control System Engineer

    Premier GroupRichmond, VA, US
    Permanent
    JOB – Control System Engineer.INDUSTRY – Industrial Automation / Custom Machinery.A growing industrial machinery manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the development and ...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Python Automation Engineer

    Python Automation Engineer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Python Automation Engineer to develop and scale AI infrastructure.Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain internal AI agent ecosystem and data platform Build automat...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Production Support Engineer

    Production Support Engineer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Production Support Engineer - Healthcare SaaS & Linux Systems.Key Responsibilities : Provide hands-on support for clinical platforms, focusing on Linux-based systems and...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Automation Engineer

    Automation Engineer

    Global Recruiters of Dublin (GRN Dublin)Richmond, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Client is searching for an Automation Engineer on the second shift with experience in pharmaceutical drug product manufacturing. The site serves as a new fill-finish facility, dedicated to the manuf...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    • Promoted
    Lead Observability Engineer

    Lead Observability Engineer

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Lead Observability Engineer to own and rebuild their observability strategy across agentic systems and SaaS infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end obser...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    AEM Architect

    AEM Architect

    VirtualVocationsRichmond, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an AEM Architect who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional solutions. Key Responsibilities Architect and lead the development of mission-critica...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Automation Engineer-PLC (Henrico)

    Automation Engineer-PLC (Henrico)

    Intellectt IncHenrico, VA, US
    Part-time
    Reporting to the Director, Business Excellence the Global Automation Engineer Leads the global development,.Acts as a technical liaison and mentor, driving consistency, efficiency, and innovation i...Show moreLast updated: 20 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Experienced Engineering Technician

    Experienced Engineering Technician

    Schnabel EngineeringGlen Allen, VA, US
    Full-time
    Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructur...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago