Senior Automation Engineer

Alpharetta, GA

Posted: 04/03/2025 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 34632

Job Description

Job Posting: Senior Automation Engineer III
Location: Alpharetta, GA
About the Role:
Hey Automation Experts! Our client, a well-established team, is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer III to tackle complex projects with innovative solutions. If you're a seasoned pro with a passion for automation and control systems, we want you! You'll be:
  • Leading Projects: Managing multiple projects with complex assignments.
  • Planning & Executing: Assisting in project scope, schedule, and budget creation.
  • Mentoring: Reviewing junior staff work and providing guidance.
  • Managing Independently: Overseeing projects and reporting status to management.
  • Problem-Solving: Applying expertise in hazardous area classification and control panel design.
  • Providing Expertise: Serving as a subject matter expert (SME).
  • Estimating & Scheduling: Creating and managing engineering and design task estimates.
  • Reviewing & Feedback: Providing detailed feedback on engineering drawings and reports.
  • Guiding Design: Ensuring designs are functional, economical, and constructible.
  • Programming: Developing and modifying PLC and HMI programs.
  • Commissioning: Leading commissioning and system cutovers.
  • Troubleshooting: Reading and interpreting drawings for automation system troubleshooting.
  • Providing Support: Offering on-site and remote support for automation systems.
Who You Are:
  • You have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • You bring 10+ years of industrial facility engineering and design experience.
  • You have deep knowledge of industry codes and standards.
  • You are a master-level PLC and HMI programmer.
  • You are an expert at cutovers and commissioning.
  • You have great troubleshooting skills.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of engineering and design experience in industrial facilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards (49 CFR 195, API 1165 & MPMS, API RP 500).
  • Strong PLC Programming Skills (RSLogix5000, GE Proficy Machine Edition, and 2 more platforms).
  • HMI Programming Proficiency (Factory Talk View Studio, Proficy iFIX, and 2 more platforms).
  • Expertise in cutovers and commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of valve types, actuators, and troubleshooting wiring & limit switch settings in field applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PE License.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Term: This is a 6-month contract to direct opportunity.
  • Pay Range: $36.00 - $48.00 per hour based on prior experience.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're a seasoned Senior Automation Engineer III ready to take on exciting challenges, please apply and reach out to Brian Ray at bray@selectek.net or call 470-415-8255.
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Brian Ray

Originally hailing from South Alabama, Brian attended the University of Alabama, where he studied Anthropology and Geology. After graduation, he pursued careers in the hospitality and home remodeling industries before finding his way into the talent acquisition world in 2018. He spent the first six years of his recruiting career working in the consumer technology and digital marketing industries before joining Selectek in 2024. Throughout his talent acquisition career, Brian has developed a knack for connecting with both candidates and hiring managers and has a passion for creating a top-notch candidate experience. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his family (both human and animal), cooking, reading, and playing tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons.

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