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Senior Automation Engineer - E Tech Group
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Senior Automation Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation and control solutions across life‑science, mission‑critical, and manufacturing environments using PLCs, SCADA, Python, and cloud technologies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable automation architectures for multi‑site deployments, integrating PLC, SCADA, and Industrial IoT components.
- Write, test, and maintain Python scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate configuration, provisioning, and monitoring of control systems.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑based services (AWS) to ensure reliable, repeatable releases and rapid rollback capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate client requirements into standardized, repeatable automation solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and best‑practice guidance to junior engineers and field technicians.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, including PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent) and SCADA system design.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Ansible.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
- Strong understanding of industrial networking, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0/IIoT concepts.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Skills
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