Automation Engineer (Davie)

Title: Automation Engineer Location: Davie FL- onsite Duration: 06 Months(Temp to Perm: Possibility based on workers performance and openings) Local candidates only. Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay rate: Master’s - $45.00/ Ph.D. - $55.00 Onsite Interview We are targeting early career professionals: 100% onsite, searching for local candidates near the Davie location. Will not review resumes of candidates outside of Florida.

Interview Process: During the on-sight interview, they will have a hands-on session onsite so they could prove the skills in automation lab to identify common control components, PC hardware and connect to PLC for troubleshooting. Core Essential skill sets required: 1. 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. 2. Min 3 years experience with AI/OT/ controls experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment. 3. Min 3 years experience with PLC (Allen-Bradley, Client), SCADA and industrial networking. 4.

Strong command of Python, Power Platform, and AI/ML frameworks. Job Summary 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. 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/Client or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC). Help define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT layers; integrate with historians, MES, Client, 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—Product definition, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and acceptance—while ensuring compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and cybersecurity requirements. Qualifications 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; Client 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.