Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join our interim executive bench with this engagement deploying on-site at our PE-backed manufacturing client in the Location region. The Senior Automation Engineer will design specify and integrate automation controls and data systems that move the client from manual or semi-automated operations into a connected instrumented and intelligent production environment.

The ideal candidate will enjoy bridging OT and IT and have the ability to dig into a controls problem weigh platform and integration options and deliver the best possible automation outcome for the clients roadmap. The ideal candidate will apply their command of PLC SCADA and robotics integration and communicate effectively with vendors maintenance teams and engineering leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Automation strategy Lead automation strategy and roadmap definition for client sites. Develop standards libraries and reusable code blocks for the clients automation portfolio.
• Systems integration Specify design and commission PLC HMI SCADA and motion-control systems. Integrate machine vision robotics and material-handling automation into production lines. Architect OT / IT integration including OPC UA MQTT MES and historian connectivity.
• Standards and training Lead vendor selection FAT SAT and on-site commissioning. Coach client engineering teams and document everything for sustained operation.

Requirements:

• 10 years of industrial automation experience
• Deep expertise with at least two major PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Siemens Beckhoff Mitsubishi)
• SCADA / HMI development (FactoryTalk Ignition WinCC or equivalent)
• Robotics integration experience (FANUC ABB Yaskawa KUKA or Universal Robots)
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls or Mechatronics Engineering
• MES historian (PI Ignition) and analytics platform experience preferred
• Industry 4.0 digital twin AI/ML in manufacturing exposure; functional safety (TÜV ISO 13849) certification a plus

About Value Driven Solutions

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is a management consulting firm dedicated to Operational Excellence for middle-market and private equity-backed manufacturers. Senior executives and PE investors worldwide rely on VDS to enhance enterprise value expand margins improve capital efficiency reduce working capital optimize supply chains and prepare companies for sale. Our network of 10000 Interim Executives and Experts is fully vetted with an average of 2030 years of experience the top 1% of operating talent globally.

Our experts enjoy a work culture that promotes hands-on impact executive-level autonomy and meaningful results. VDS engagement benefits include competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and seniority structured engagement support through a dedicated VDS Engagement Partner proven methodology and toolkits including the Value-Driven Approach and Everything OpEx frameworks and continued business development between engagements.

Experts can also take advantage of access to our 360 Client Alignment process deployment within days of engagement start exposure to diverse industries (aerospace food consumer goods industrial products medical device semiconductor and battery manufacturing) and a structured Contract-to-Hire path that lets both Expert and client validate fit before conversion. All positions are Contract-to-Hire engagements; VDS facilitates the transition to permanent employment if and when the client and Expert elect to convert.

Value Driven Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer.