{"id":1387573,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ecolab-automation-engineer-3","title":"Automation Engineer","company":{"id":1754712,"name":"Ecolab","domain":"ecolab.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ecolab-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":104,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":25,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Boise, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100000,"max":130000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":130000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":".NET","optional":true},{"name":"C#","optional":true},{"name":"PID Control","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"Visual Basic","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-16T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-16","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T03:59:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":107,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":107},"description":"ion\nAs an Automation Engineer, you will provide electrical and controls design expertise and perform integration tasks that support customer projects and improve related products. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective automation solutions.\nWhat You Will Do\nCollaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications\n\nMonitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution\n\nProgram and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements\n\nDevelop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project-specific programming requirements\n\nCreate and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics\n\nProvide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support\n\nMaintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference\n\nEnsure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets\n\nTroubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues\n\nProvide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams\n\nPosition Details\nOnsite in Boise, ID\n\nTravel: Frequent domestic and international travel required (up to 50%)\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n\nMinimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment\n\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents\n\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations\n\nAbility to make decisions involving multiple variables in both standard and non-standard scenarios\n\nExperience with control systems such as:\nRockwell (Control Logix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)\n\nSiemens (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)\n\nSCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)\n\nDrive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)\n\nAbility to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics\n\nNo immigration sponsorship provided for this role\n\nPhysical Demands\nFrequently required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms\n\nOccasionally required to stand\n\nFrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nElectrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation\n\nExperience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python\n\nExperience with instrumentation and PID control technologies\n\nPrevious field experience\n\nExperience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams\n\nCareers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab - Water Technology Solutions\nHelp shape the future of water and technology by joining Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions team. Together, we drive innovation in ultrapure water solutions that are critical to industries powering global progress. At Ovivo, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact that matters-solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability, and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.\nAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range:\nThe pay range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.Benefits\nEcolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits atjobs.ecolab.com/working-here.\nPotential Customer Requirements Notice\nTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:\n- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.\n- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nEcolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as requiredto comply withapplicable laws. 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