Automation & Controls EngineerRevel IT • Columbus, OH, US

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Automation & Controls Engineer

Revel IT • Columbus, OH, US

14 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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$115,000.00 / yr - $125,000.00 / yr

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Profit sharing around $15-25K per year.

expanding its internal automation and controls team to accelerate innovation, improve manufacturing efficiency, and build long-term technical capability. We are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer who thrives on solving problems, improving systems, and taking ownership of their work.

This role is ideal for an engineer who prefers to address root causes instead of symptoms, seeks out opportunities to optimize rather than maintain the status quo, and wants to contribute meaningfully to both daily production and strategic automation initiatives. This position centers on Rockwell-based systems and plays a key role in plant-wide automation improvements, process control optimization, and production support.

Fundamental Job Tasks :

Develop and optimize PLC programming using ladder logic and function block diagrams (FBDs) in Studio 5000

Design and deploy HMI / SCADA systems in FactoryTalk View SE / ME

Design and configure FactoryTalk Batch control systems consistent with ISA-88 standards (area models, phases, recipes, etc.)

Investigate and troubleshoot DCS issues, identify root causes, and implement robust, lasting solutions

Lead or support the commissioning and startup of new or modified control systems

Occasionally assist with electrical design, networking, or instrumentation-related tasks

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on DCS additions and process control improvements

Provide training and support for DCS users

Help establish and enforce programming standards and best practices

Contribute to long-term automation strategy and initiatives

Knowledge and Skills :

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering

3–6 years of experience in industrial automation and controls required

Technical

Rockwell Platform proficiency including :

FactoryTalk View SE / ME

FactoryTalk Batch

Strong project ownership and independent problem-solving mindset

Proven ability to identify and execute DCS improvements

Works autonomously and collaborates effectively across departments

Nice-to-Have Experience

PlantPAx

Vision systems (e.g., barcode scanning, quality inspection)

Packaging automation or downstream equipment integration

PI Historian or other process historian and data visualization platforms

SQL-based reporting

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Background in batch or chemical processing environments

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

Manufacturing

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