Automation Systems Engineer

Vantage Data Centers

. Support and maintain graphics, UDT, and PLC code repositories, including change management, version control, and controlled production releases .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation systems, including SCADA and PLC platforms, with a strong focus on development, testing, and deployment of automation applications. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical support for mission-critical control systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ignition SCADA PlatformRockwell Automation PLCsIndustrial SCADA DevelopmentAutomation Standards and GuidelinesTechnical Ownership and Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Automation Logic DevelopmentControl Systems AnalysisVersion Control SystemsStartup and Commissioning ProceduresData Integrity Validation

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingStrong Communication SkillsCollaborationAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Control LoopsField I/OP&IDsControl NarrativesControl Panel Drawings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and maintain graphics, UDT, and PLC code repositories, including change management, version control, and controlled production releases
Coordinate with Automation Engineering stakeholders, project teams, and contractors
Assist with automation standards, architecture guidelines, SOPs, and user documentation
Assist with automation architectures, data models, UDT frameworks, and reusable logic
Support development, testing, and controlled deployment of automation applications and updates
Provide remote and limited on-site development support during commissioning, including software validation, alarming behavior, and data integrity
Participate in design reviews, project coordination meetings, submittal reviews, and factory acceptance testing
Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Construction, Reliability Engineering, Site Operations, and Automation Engineering teams
Act as an escalation and advisory resource for complex automation issues in live mission-critical systems
Develop automation logic and visualization applications from project documentation
Support SCADA gateway architectures, including redundancy, performance, and maintainability
Promote abstraction, reuse, and standardization of automation logic
Provide technical input to integration team members and staff augmentation resources without direct people management
Provide technical support, guidance, and training on control systems, instrumentation, and related technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of the Ignition (Inductive Automation) SCADA platform or Rockwell Automation PLCs is required
Three to five years of experience in industrial SCADA or PLC-based controls system development desired
Data center experience preferred but not required
Understanding of automation systems, including control loops, field I/O, and mission-critical control system behavior
Experience with industrial PLC platforms, including Rockwell Automation, Carel, or similar systems
Familiarity with P&IDs, control narratives, and control panel drawings
Ability to analyze and incorporate network architecture diagrams, equipment specifications, installation requirements, instrumentation lists, and sequences of operations
Familiarity with version control systems and structured code reviews preferred
Working knowledge of startup and commissioning procedures for industrial automation and control systems
Experience in calibration, startup, and commissioning of industrial controls systems preferred
Analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate remotely
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to take technical ownership, influence across teams, and make sound engineering decisions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Travel required up to approximately 25 percent
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
401(k) program with company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Above-market total compensation package
Recognition, training, and development opportunities
Flexible work arrangement with 2 days remote per week