Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS)

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Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS)Location: Indianapolis,

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EngineeringIndustrial Automation Engineer

Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS)
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)

Lead Industrial Automation Projects from Design Through Commissioning

PACIV (pronounced pah-SEEV) is looking for an experienced Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of industrial control systems across life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, water/wastewater, and advanced manufacturing environments.

This is a client-facing engineering role responsible for delivering complete automation solutions utilizing PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, industrial networking, and control system integration technologies. If you enjoy solving complex automation challenges, working directly with customers, and leading projects from concept through startup, we would love to hear from you.

Important: This is an engineering position focused on automation system design, implementation, and commissioning. It is not a maintenance, operations, or production support role.

What You Will Do
As a Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer, you will lead the full lifecycle of automation & control system projects.

PLC programming and control system development
HMI and SCADA application design
DCS system integration and configuration
Industrial network architecture and communications
Functional specifications and control narratives
FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
Startup and commissioning activities
Client interaction and technical leadership
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Automation project execution from design through implementation

Responsibilities
Control System Engineering

Design and architect PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS solutions
Develop and program industrial automation systems
Create control narratives, functional specifications, and I/O lists
Develop and maintain network architecture drawings and technical documentation
Establish automation standards, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices

PLC, HMI & SCADA Development

Program and configure Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC systems
Program and configure Siemens PLC systems
Develop HMI and SCADA applications using, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, iFIX, WinCC

System Integration & Commissioning

Integrate PLCs, SCADA platforms, instrumentation, and industrial devices
Execute FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities
Troubleshoot complex control system issues
Ensure reliable communication between automation platforms and field devices

Client & Project Leadership

Serve as a primary technical resource for customers and project teams
Lead automation project execution from concept through commissioning
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline
8+ years of industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC engineering, or SCADA engineering experience
Experience leading automation projects from design through startup and commissioning
Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership experience
Proven experience with industrial control systems and automation project delivery
Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana

Required Technical Skills

PLC Programming: Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Siemens PLCs
SCADA & HMI Platforms: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware/AVEVA, iFIX, WinCC
Industrial Networking: EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus
Standards & Compliance: NFPA 70E, UL 508A, IEC Standards

Industries Served
Experience in any of the following industries is highly valued:

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Life Sciences AND Medical Device Manufacturing
Water & Wastewater
Utilities
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing

Why Join PACIV?
For more than 30 years, PACIV has delivered automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation solutions for highly regulated and industrial manufacturing environments.
When you join PACIV, you will:

Lead challenging automation and controls projects
Work with industry-leading PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS technologies
Partner directly with customers and stakeholders
Collaborate with experienced automation engineers
Build technical leadership skills
Advance your career in a growing engineering organization

Compensation & Benefits
PACIV offers a competitive compensation package that supports your professional and personal goals:

Competitive salary based on experience
90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
401(k) with 4% company match and Immediate vesting
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Generous paid time off and company-recognized paid holidays
Career growth and development opportunities

Additional Information

No C2C or 1099 arrangements
PACIV does not engage with external recruiting agencies
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PACIV is unable to sponsor new employment visas or H-1B transfers

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