Industrial Automation Engineer Positive Disruption

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0 Fresno, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Schematics Food processing plant experience Manufacturing facility experience HMI Software Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) System development Commissioning phase involvement Instrumentation design Field commissioning Field engineering Electrical systems commissioning Electrical control system design Full Job Description Proprietary technology. End-to-end delivery. The automation role that actually runs the job. HPS Tech (hpstech.com) is an Australian business delivering end-to-end process engineering for dairy and food manufacturers globally

• designing, delivering and commissioning the systems behind some of the most technically complex facilities in the sector. Their technology is proprietary. Their projects are theirs from concept to handover. With a significant pipeline of new projects across the US and European expansion underway, this is a pivotal period of growth for HPS. This role sits at the centre of that growth
• responsible for the automation scope across HPS's expanding US project portfolio. The role You will be responsible for the automation and control systems scope across HPS projects in the US
• from design and PLC programming through to site commissioning and customer handover. You will work directly alongside our process engineers and project teams, translating process requirements into reliable, hygienic automation solutions. You will work within a collaborative structure
• reporting into the US leadership team for project outcomes and connecting closely with HPS's Lead Automation Engineer in Australia for technical direction and standards.

This is a hands-on delivery role with real accountability for the systems you commission. What you will do Design and develop control system architectures for hygienic process engineering projects Write, test and commission PLC programs and configure HMI and SCADA solutions to customer and regulatory requirements Collaborate with process engineers to translate process design into automation specifications Manage the automation scope across the full project lifecycle

• from design review through FAT, site installation and commissioning Support customer training and handover Contribute to the development of HPS automation standards and repeatable delivery frameworks The experience you will bring 5+ years of hands-on automation delivery experience in an industrial or process environment Practical PLC programming experience is essential
• Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal) are the most relevant platforms for HPS projects SCADA and HMI development experience (Ignition, FactoryTalk, or equivalent) Working knowledge of process instrumentation and control system design Degree in electrical, controls, automation, or a related engineering discipline Comfortable on site
• commissioning work is part of the role across California and the broader region Experience in food, dairy, or hygienic manufacturing environments is preferred but not essential
• solid automation delivery capability is the priority Why HPS Work on the full automation scope
• design, program, commission, handover. Real ownership, not a support function. Proprietary technology that competitors cannot replicate
• you will work on control systems for genuinely differentiated process solutions. Collaborative team structure with direct access to experienced automation and process engineers globally. Fresno, California
• the heart of US dairy and food production.

Growing US pipeline with European expansion underway. Career advancement based on what you deliver, not how long you have been here. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience + relocation support available. About HPS Tech HPS Tech specialises in end-to-end hygienic process engineering for dairy, food, and beverage manufacturers. We hold proprietary technology across Lactoferrin extraction, EBRT evaporation bacteria removal, and Prostan protein standardisation. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Europe. The US is our primary growth market. Learn more at hpstech.com.

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Which best describes your primary process engineering experience?

• Dairy processing
• Food or beverage manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical / biotech
• Brewery or brewing
• Other process industry

Work Location:

In person