LAPORTE · 12 hours ago
Junior Automation Engineer
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLAPORTE is seeking a Junior Automation Engineer to support controls and automation projects across various industries. The role involves programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, collaborating with other disciplines, and providing commissioning and startup services.
BiotechnologyIndustrial EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries
Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes
Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.)
Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications
Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements
Provide commissioning and startup services. Travel up to 25% is typical, but varies by project requirements
Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.)
Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
1-2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's and programming software: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, PanelView Plus HMI Terminals, FactoryTalk View ME/SE
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications
Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements
Provide commissioning and startup services. Travel up to 25% is typical, but varies by project requirements
Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.)
Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards
Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management
Strong technical writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix
Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI) is desirable
Proficiency in managing tasks within projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation
Proficiency in control panel design, network design, component selection is desirable
Proficiency in AutoCAD is desirable
Company
LAPORTE
LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
LAPORTE has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Eicholtz
Managing Partner - Senior Process Engineer
Etienne Pedneault-Dartois
Partner, Food & Beverage, USA
Company data provided by crunchbase