Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer

Job description

Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer Location: Henrico, VA Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time Salary: Starting at $100,000 annually Position Summary: We are seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing systems within a regulated production environment. This role is responsible for maintaining automation infrastructure, assisting with capital initiatives, and ensuring systems operate efficiently while meeting compliance standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners while also taking ownership of assigned systems and projects. Key Responsibilities: Automation & System Implementation: - Support automation and controls projects from initial planning through final execution - Assist with project scope definition, scheduling, vendor coordination, and technical requirements - Program, configure, and test PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and drive technologies - Provide support for electrical systems related to automation projects Technical Support & Troubleshooting: - Identify and resolve issues within PLC-based systems and SCADA platforms - Troubleshoot drives, instrumentation, control panels, and industrial communication n...