Automation Engineer II
Evonik - Birmingham, AL
Hiring: Automation Engineer II Company: Evonik Location: Birmingham, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:57:03 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Industrial Automation, PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, Siemens PCS 7/S7, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, GE iFIX, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, IEC 61131, Industrial Networking, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Modbus, Ethernet/LAN/WAN, Cisco, Active Directory, SQL Server, OSI PI, VMware/Hyper-V, Project Management, GMP, ISO, Validation, Change Control Experience: - Minimum 3+ years of industrial automation experience supporting manufacturing processes, control systems, and automation equipment - Experience integrating new equipment into existing control systems and migrating legacy automation platforms to modern, compliant solutions - Demonstrated project management skills, including developing scopes of work, managing vendors, estimating costs, and executing automation/electrical projects up to approximately $100K Required Skills: - Strong experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems, including Siemens PCS 7/S7 platforms, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix family, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, and GE iFIX - Proficiency in automation programming and troubleshooting, including ladder logic, structured text, sequential function charts, function blocks, and IEC 61131 programming standards - Ability to troubleshoot complex software, control system, and industrial networking issues using advanced diagnostic and root-cause analysis techniques - Strong understanding of industrial networking and cybersecurity, including TCP/IP, Modbus, Ethernet/LAN/WAN infrastructure, Cisco networking hardware, Windows Domains, and Active Directory - Experience supporting automation IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Windows Server environments, SQL Server, OSI PI, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), virtual machines, and command-line interfaces - Knowledge of automation documentation and system management tools, including Visio, asset management strategies, and maintaining technical records and network architecture documentation Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred Compensation: - Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!