Senior Automation Engineer - Ops00007 - Remote Eligible

Senior Automation Engineer

At Dev.Pro, we partner with businesses worldwide, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — across fintech, retail, hospitality and beyond.

With a remote-first mindset and a team in 55+ countries, we focus on aligning technical expertise with client needs, communicating clearly, and staying adaptable as priorities shift. This commitment to ownership and flexibility helps us create lasting partnerships — so you can focus on what you do best.

Join us as we actively recruit in these locations, offering a comfortable remote environment. Submit your CV in English, and we'll get back to you!

About this opportunity

We invite a Senior Automation Engineer passionate about modernizing manufacturing systems and driving innovation to join our team. In this role, you'll upgrade automation systems, design and build SCADA/HMI workflows, and integrate legacy platforms with modern technologies. You'll also lead a team of skilled engineers, sharing your expertise and guiding projects to success.

What's in it for you:

• Join a mission-driven company transforming U.S. manufacturing and shaping the factories of tomorrow

• Work on projects that leverage advanced automation technologies, including SCADA, HMI, PLCs, MQTT, and industrial IoT

• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your expertise drives measurable, real-world results

Is that you?

• 8-10 years of experience in industrial automation/control system engineering

• Hands-on expertise with Ignition and Tatsoft for building SCADA, HMI, and automation solutions

• Strong understanding of real-time control systems, PLCs, OEE, and MQTT (Levels 1-3)

• Proven experience designing and developing software for manufacturing technology stacks

• Ability to lead engineering projects, make technical decisions, and guide the team

• Clear communication and effective collaboration skills

• Adaptability, resilience, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity

Desirable:

• Python, Jython, or C# experience

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or SQL Server

• Exposure to AI/ML-based predictive automation (Litmus, TensorFlow)

• Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar

• Experience with CODESYS or other industrial automation platforms

• Experience automating EHS processes

• Experience training teams on Industry 4.0/manufacturing solutions

Key responsibilities and your contribution

In this role, you'll help modernize manufacturing systems by designing, building, and integrating automation solutions that connect legacy and new technologies.

• Design, build, and maintain SCADA and HMI workflows using Ignition & Tatsoft

• Support SCADA integration across distributed manufacturing systems

• Commission and troubleshoot systems in real-world manufacturing environments

• Work with engineering and operations teams to streamline and reduce manual workflows

• Provide leadership as needed, taking accountability for results, wins/losses, and lessons learned

• Contribute to modernization initiatives by integrating legacy and modern technologies