Senior Automation Engineer

*This is a Hybrid position (2-3 days on site in Cincinnati, Ohio).*About the OpportunityA growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their Cincinnati team. This organization has built a strong reputation over ~30 years delivering high-impact automation and software solutions across industries including manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer products.With a collaborative, growth-oriented culture and a steady pipeline of complex projects, this is an opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging automation systems while building long-term career growth in a consulting environment.What You’ll DoDesign, program, and commission industrial automation systems from concept through startupDevelop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, etc.)Work directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutionsLead and manage multiple projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are metSupport system architecture design and integration across hardware and softwareTravel to client sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, and support (typically 20–35%)Contribute to mentoring junior engineers and supporting team developmentWhat They’re Looking For5–7+ years of experience in industrial automation / controls engineeringStrong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens required)Experience in a systems integrator, OEM, or consulting environmentExposure to SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, etc.)Experience with commissioning, startup, and client-facing project workAbility to manage projects and communicate effectively with customersRequired: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field), 3.4 GPA minimumNice to HaveMulti-platform experience (Rockwell + Siemens + Ignition)Experience leading projects or mentoring engineersExposure to robotics, vision systems, or advanced automationWhy This RoleHybrid work model (2–3 days in office)Strong, team-oriented culture with long employee tenureOpportunity to work across multiple industries and technologiesClear path toward leadership, mentorship, and client-facing rolesConsistent project pipeline and company growth