Automation Engineer

Duration:

3 months

Contract Shift:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm We're looking for an early-career Automation Engineer who wants hands-on experience building and supporting the systems that keep a modern manufacturing site running. You'll learn by doing—helping to program and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA and HMI systems, support industrial networks, and partner with Operations, IT, and Quality to improve reliability and performance. You'll also get exposure to newer site technologies such as data/historian systems, analytics, AI-enabled monitoring, and robotics-related automation where applicable. If you're curious, practical, and motivated to grow, this role offers strong mentorship, real ownership, and a clear path to deepen your controls and automation expertise. We are targeting early career professionals. Local candidates only. Temp to

Perm:

Possibility based on workers performance and openings Core Essential skill sets required: Recent college graduate within the last 3 years with Master's Degree or Ph.D. Looking for candidates with a focus from University of Miami, FAU, FIU, NOVA fresh Ph.Ds , and computer science/ automation/ robotics/ Master's degree from FAU and FIU. Min 3 years experience with AI/OT/ controls experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment. Min 3 years experience with PLC (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA and industrial networking. Strong command of Python, Power Platform, and AI/ML frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the full lifecycle of site automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI)—design, configuration, programming, testing, and sustaining support. Develop and maintain PLC and

HMI/SCADA

applications (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC). Help define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT layers; integrate with historians, MES, BMS, CMMS, ERP, and related systems. Design and support industrial networks and connectivity (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus

TCP, OPC DA/UA

), partnering with IT on segmentation, backups, recovery, and hardening. Apply digital/analytics tools (including AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance where applicable) to improve reliability and operational performance. Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in regulated (GxP) environments. Troubleshoot controls, software, and network issues to minimize downtime; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Create and maintain standards and documentation (coding guidelines, change/lifecycle practices, architecture/network diagrams, SOPs, and system records). Support capital projects—scope definition, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and acceptance—while ensuring compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Education:

Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience :

2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, and industrial IT systems.

Technical Skills:

Controls platforms: PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix; Siemens S7/TIA Portal) and

SCADA/HMI

development (iFIX, Wonderware InTouch, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, WinCC). - On site test will be required.

OT/IT systems:

industrial IT and integration with servers/virtualization (Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V) plus databases/historians (SQL Server, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent). Industrial networking & protocols: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus (TCP), OPC DA/UA.

Automation cybersecurity fundamentals:

firewalls/segmentation concepts, access control, patching, backups, and recovery practices.

Digital/analytics:

ability to use modern digital tools, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled monitoring for asset performance and predictive insights. Robotics & advanced automation (as applicable): industrial robotics integration and safety (interlocks, E-stops, safety PLCs/networks), vision systems (Cognex/Keyence), and motion control (servos/VFDs/coordinated motion), including working with integrators and

URS/FDS/SDS

documentation for robotic cells.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, IT, quality, and operations teams. Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership. Strong documentation, organization, and compliance mindset.

Job Types:

Temp-to-hire, Contract Pay:

$42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Referral program

Work Location:

In person