Senior Automation Controls Engineer

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Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

What’s In It For You

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Job Summary

This is an exciting time for Trane Technologies as we grow in our Automation journey. We are looking for performance-driven, innovative engineers who understand the importance of collaboration and customer focus, who understand the importance of automation and digitization standardization and help build world-class laboratories to mature technologies before transitioning to the factory floor through internal and external partnerships. We are committed to a high level of investment in our capabilities to build world-class facilities and attract talent globally. The chosen candidates will shape Trane Technologies’ Future Factory Automation and Digitization Roadmap and direction to be a world-class manufacturing operation.

We are seeking a highly skilled technical leader to drive the development of standardized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) architecture and applications, OT network architecture and security, OT data architecture, OT/IT data flow and architecture, OT resiliency strategy and solutions, and OT artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and applications across all plants globally. In this role, you will lead these technical fields in collaboration with the IT and cybersecurity organizations to drive value into all plants globally. You will also serve as a key contributor to the Ignition Council, influencing platform evolution and best practices globally.

What You Will Do

• SBU Support & Standardization
• Partner with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) globally to successfully develop and deploy technology applications including Ignition applications (templates, UDTs, tag models, scripting libraries)
• Serve as a subject-matter expert to define architecture, performance optimization, and security within Ignition environments
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and design reviews to ensure alignment and knowledge transfer with the plants
• Promote reuse of Ignition modules and libraries to minimize duplication and accelerate project delivery
• OEE Leadership & Council Involvement
• Lead or support the implementation of OEE tracking systems using Ignition modules
• Contribute to the Ignition Council by sharing field experience, providing feedback on features, and participating in strategic discussions
• Advocate for industry best practices in OEE metrics, downtime tracking, and operational visibility
• Scale OEE work to other subsystems such as smart torque systems, Digital MDI boards, and, in general, process monitoring and visualization using Ignition
• Technical Execution & Oversight
• Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable Ignition-based solutions (Perspective, MQTT, Tag Historian, etc.)
• Lead OT data architecture aligned to ISA-95/88 standards and integrate with PLCs, ERP, MES, historians and cloud platforms
• Lead OT Network architecture and plant asset connectivity
• Lead artificial intelligence (AI) applications within the manufacturing operation
• Lead OT resiliency including factory floor PC rationalization, eliminating un-managed switches and remote access capabilities
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture teams to ensure compliance and technical governance
• Mentorship & Governance
• Establish and enforce development standards, documentation protocols, and code review processes
• Mentor junior engineers and provide thought leadership across the OT engineering community
• Influence and Leadership:
• High customer focus and commitment to customer success
• Mentor subject leaders in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and other technical teams
• Drive engineering principles and technical discipline through mentoring, training and interactive project reviews
• Identify, evaluate, decide, and manage strategic, external partner relationships
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• 10 years in industrial automation/OT environments with a strong SCADA/OT systems background
• 3 years hands-on experience developing in Ignition (Perspective, scripting, tags, UDTs, etc.)
• Deep working knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining and assembly), electro-mechanical systems, automation and factory information technology (IoT, Industry 4.0, MES and Ignition SCADA systems)
• Proven experience designing or deploying Ignition applications in production environments
• Experience working with multiple business units or sites, delivering shared frameworks or applications
• Strong understanding of industrial network protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus), PLC integration, and data flow architecture
• Solid programming/scripting skills (Python, SQL) within the Ignition ecosystem
• Excellent communication, facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated project management acumen
• Strategic thinking, thought leadership and strong results-orientation
• Deep knowledge of key vendors and products in the manufacturing and automation markets
• Deep controls expertise across PLC, HMI & SCADA systems
• Deep knowledge of Digital connectivity / IIoT and sensor technology
• Strong understanding of data analytics (e.g. AI, Cognitive Analytics, Machine Learning)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated team player with strong desire to learn
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of geographical regions and cultures across the globe
• Travel is required, some globally. Expected travel requirements average = 20%
• Preferred Qualifications
• Ignition Gold Certified or equivalent.
• Direct involvement in an Ignition council, user group or industry collaboration.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, Git-based version control and deployment automation in OT environments
• Experience with Linux, SSH & AWS
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) or cloud/edge computing models in industrial settings
  
  

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$156,528.33 - $199,300.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Safety Sensitive Role

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.