What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation & Controls Engineer position at SolveNow?
We are seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead and execute automation and controls design on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, life sciences, consumer products, aerospace, and industrial facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead automation and controls design across all project phases.
- Deliver PLC/HMI programming, batch/MES, server, and virtualization solutions.
- Prepare and review controls deliverables (I/O lists, narratives, hardware design, panel layouts, device plans).
- Specify, procure, and manage control panels/equipment, including FAT oversight.
- Review P&IDs with process engineers to define controls scope.
- Lead commissioning/start-up activities and resolve field design issues.
- Estimate and manage project budgets, schedules, and progress.
- Develop and maintain client relationships, support business development efforts.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers/designers; assist in resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards, and applicable codes (NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, UL508A).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
- 7 years of electrical/automation engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of automation platforms (Rockwell, Siemens; others a plus).
- Proficiency with SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition); MES experience a plus.
- Skilled in instrumentation, process safety, and machine safety standards (ISA/IEC 61511, ISO13849).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 30% for site work, commissioning, and client engagements.
- Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card.
Preferred Experience:
- PlantPAX, PackML, SIS/SIF design, and risk assessment tools (SISTEMA, BatchSIM, PlantSIM).
- Business development, client-facing leadership, and proposal preparation.
