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American Unit, Inc

Automation Engineer

American Unit, Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Automation Engineer for new Data Infrastructure deployment at Greenfield site Location: Atlanta, GA – Onsite Long term

Must Have's: Leadership, excellent communication and client relationship management, deep automation expertise

Technologies of interest: Ignition and Rockwell

Job Summary Seeking an

Automation Controls Engineer

with minimum 7 years of hands‑on field experience installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and qualifying industrial control systems.

Life Science experience is a must.

Extensive experience working with and around industrial equipment integration is a must.

Experience: 18 – 22 years

Required skills: DCS, PLC, SCADA

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT and OT teams to integrate manufacturing equipment and systems into the data fabric architecture

Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and transmission

Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems

Ensure secure and reliable data flow from edge devices to central data platforms

Support the deployment of edge computing devices and IIoT gateways; document system configurations, workflows, and integration points

Provide technical support during commissioning and post‑deployment phases

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field; 7+ years in industrial automation and control systems

Strong hands‑on experience with PLC programming

Familiarity with SCADA systems, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols

Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing devices; deep expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation; experience in GMP‑regulated environments

Familiarity with validation protocols IQ/OQ/PQ; knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in OT environments

Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Business Development, Public Relations, and Purchasing

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