Rockwell Automation (COTS Functional)
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5 days ago
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Job Summary
We are an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm helping our clients hire the right professional for an exciting long-term project. Here are a few details.
Hybrid role
Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Automation Engineer with advanced hands-on experience in Rockwell Automation platforms to support maintain and optimize mission-critical industrial control systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across PLC DCS and SCADA systems strong troubleshooting capabilities and proven experience supporting plant automation environments through structured ITIL-based support processes.
Key Responsibilities
Rockwell Automation & Control Systems
Configure program maintain and optimize Rockwell Automation systems including:
ControlLogix
FactoryTalk (View SE/ME AssetCentre Historian)
PlantPAx DCS
RSLogix / Studio 5000
Connected HMI and visualization systems
Perform system upgrades patches backups and recovery activities for control platforms.
Support commissioning testing and validation of automation systems in production environments.
PLC / DCS / SCADA Engineering
Design develop and maintain PLC DCS and SCADA applications.
Implement control strategies interlocks alarms and safety logic.
Integrate automation hardware and software components including controllers I/O drives and field devices.
Support panel design reviews wiring validation and factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
Industrial Networks & System Architecture
Design and support industrial automation architectures aligned with ISA/IEC standards.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial network protocols including:
EtherNet/IP
DeviceNet
ControlNet
Profinet
Diagnose and resolve communication issues across PLCs HMIs SCADA and field devices.
Collaborate with IT teams on network segmentation cybersecurity and plant-to-enterprise connectivity.
Troubleshooting & Incident Management
Perform advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis of complex control system and process automation issues.
Provide L2/L3 support for production incidents in high-availability plant environments.
Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and proactive system improvements.
Lead corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability and performance.
Support Desk & ITIL Processes
Manage the end-to-end incident and ticket lifecycle within plant automation support desks.
Handle incident prioritization escalation resolution and closure in line with SLA commitments.
Participate in change management risk assessment and implementation of approved changes.
Contribute to problem management by identifying recurring issues and driving permanent fixes.
Documentation & Compliance
Create and maintain technical documentation including:
Control narratives
System architecture diagrams
SOPs and troubleshooting guides
Ensure compliance with site standards safety requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Support audits and compliance reviews related to automation systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Mandatory Skills
7 / 8 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems
Strong expertise in Rockwell Automation platforms
Advanced programming experience with ControlLogix RSLogix Studio 5000
Hands-on experience with FactoryTalk and PlantPAx DCS
Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA architectures
In-depth understanding of industrial networking protocols
Proven experience in incident management and root cause analysis
ITSM & Support Skills
Strong knowledge of ITIL-based support processes (Incident Problem Change Management)
Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM/ticketing tools
Experience supporting 24x7 plant or mission-critical environments (preferred)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in Manufacturing Oil & Gas Chemicals Utilities or Pharma
Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443)
Experience with virtualization (VMware) in control system environments
Exposure to MES integrations and plant data historians
Rockwell Automation certifications (preferred)
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Strong documentation and process discipline
Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
Education
Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics Instrumentation Automation or related engineering discipline
Benefits
Required Skills:
Advanced hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and solutions including configuration troubleshooting maintenance and optimization of core products such as ControlLogix FactoryTalk PlantPAx RSLogix Studio 5000 and connected visualization/HMI systems. Deep understanding of industrial automation system architecture PLC/DCS/SCADA programming hardware/software integration industrial network protocols (EtherNet/IP DeviceNet ControlNet Profinet etc.) and panel design. Proven ability to perform advanced diagnostics root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system communication network and process automation issues in mission-critical environments. Strong experience managing incident/ticket lifecycle on plant automation support desks covering troubleshooting escalation handling change management and ensuring compliance with SLAs and site operational requirements. Proficiency with ITIL-based support processes (incident problem change) and use of service management/ticketing tools such as ServiceNow or similar.
Required Education:
Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or related field.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
