AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026.
Description
At CommTech Global, our mission is to provide assured services and innovative solutions led by top-tier professionals; to guarantee projects exceed industry standards, servicing diverse clients across the globe. Our focused commitment to a high-quality team and reliable results is absolute. The CommTech Global team specializes in working with clients and engineers to ensure the optimum operation is the result. This includes the owner's satisfaction and knowledge of their product.
We understand that attracting and retaining the best is key to our future success. At CommTech Global, we are dedicated to our culture and team members and adding programs to our already comprehensive range of employee benefits.
- Health insurance plans for employees & families
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance plans
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Dependent Care Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Supplemental dental insurance
- Supplemental vision insurance
- Long-term & short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, bereavement and leave of absence allowances)
- Promotions & transfers
- Continuing education programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hybrid flex schedule opportunities exist with coordination
- Work/Life balance
Position Summary
The AUTOMATION ENGINEER will be responsible for the design, implementation and startup of these control systems, which involves the application of advanced computer/PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls knowledge and process engineering skills. This role includes the use of structured problem solving and statistical process improvement methodologies. Contributes to and leads small project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives. Requires close collaboration with client operations staff during the design process to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation.
- New project design, installations, and startups, PLC and HMI programming
- Support maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing equipment breakdowns
- Develop and implement process improvement ideas focusing on equipment controls and managing equipment information
- ACAD Drawings: Electrical, Floor Layout, 3D Modeling
- Implement projects focused on PLC programming, HMI, drives, control circuits, and other control related projects
- Troubleshoot control systems including, PLC’s, HMI, drives, control circuits
- Create, modify, and maintain electrical drawings
- PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSView32 and/or FTView ME/SE, Networking: RIO, DH+, D-Net, and Ethernet Communication
- Ignition support and implementation
- Ensure control systems comply with company and site standards, including safety reviews and management of change. Write PLC/HMI programs for equipment installations, modifications. Support replacement of obsolete components
- Support other locations as needed
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Requirements
- Full-Time salary position requiring 40+ hrs. a week
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or equivalent field)
- 4+ yrs. with programming PLC’s and interfacing with industrial controls
- Proficient in applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Working Knowledge of Bluebeam CAD preferred
- Prove ability to provide visionary strategic leadership; experience guiding the implementation of a strategic plan, measuring progress and adapting as necessary
- Design and Troubleshoot Controls
- Ability to work alone or within a group
- Self-driven to completion of job
- PLC Programming, HMI, SCADA (Allen-Bradley, Delta V, Ignition)
- Must have a strong commitment to personal and team safety
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
- Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the team, customers, and external contacts, via telephone, in written form, email, and in person
- Ability to learn company specific applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Familiarity in the renewable and fossil fuel energy sectors is preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to travel 50% for this position and will regularly include day trips throughout the region/assigned territory and will have occasional overnight stays
- Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs
- Ability to sustain a level of physical activity, including walking, climbing, bending, and sitting
- Good finger dexterity to be able to work and handle small objects
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow company procedures and manufacturers guidelines
- Requires the ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance on the job
- Perform work in remote field settings and exposure to extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments
- Valid active driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle
- Ability to pass all random DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing