Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Department: PACIV USA

• PLC programming and control system development
• HMI and SCADA application design
• DCS system integration and configuration
• Industrial network architecture and communications
• Functional specifications and control narratives
• FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
• Startup and commissioning activities
• Client interaction and technical leadership
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Automation project execution from design through implementation

• Design and architect PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS solutions
• Develop and program industrial automation systems
• Create control narratives, functional specifications, and I/O lists
• Develop and maintain network architecture drawings and technical documentation
• Establish automation standards, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices

• Program and configure Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC systems
• Program and configure Siemens PLC systems
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications using, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, iFIX, WinCC

• Integrate PLCs, SCADA platforms, instrumentation, and industrial devices
• Execute FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues
• Ensure reliable communication between automation platforms and field devices

• Serve as a primary technical resource for customers and project teams
• Lead automation project execution from concept through commissioning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC engineering, or SCADA engineering experience
• Experience leading automation projects from design through startup and commissioning
• Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership experience
• Proven experience with industrial control systems and automation project delivery
• Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana

• PLC Programming: Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Siemens PLCs
• SCADA & HMI Platforms: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware/AVEVA, iFIX, WinCC
• Industrial Networking: EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus
• Standards & Compliance: NFPA 70E, UL 508A, IEC Standards

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Life Sciences AND Medical Device Manufacturing
• Water & Wastewater
• Utilities
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing

• Lead challenging automation and controls projects
• Work with industry-leading PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS technologies
• Partner directly with customers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with experienced automation engineers
• Build technical leadership skills
• Advance your career in a growing engineering organization

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
• 401(k) with 4% company match and Immediate vesting
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off and company-recognized paid holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities

• No C2C or 1099 arrangements
• PACIV does not engage with external recruiting agencies
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PACIV is unable to sponsor new employment visas or H-1B transfers