Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation EngineerLocation: North Las Vegas, NevadaTravel: Up to 25% across the US and CanadaCompensation: Excellent base salary + performance-linked package reflecting experience and impactWhat's in it for you?Take ownership of automation and control improvements across multiple industrial operations, with direct influence on plant reliability, production performance and safety.This is a hands-on engineering role offering a mix of site support, project work and system modernisation. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams, solving real plant issues while helping shape longer-term automation strategy across the region.Package & BenefitsBenefitsExcellent base salary and performance-linked package reflecting experience and impactExposure to multi-site automation and controls projectsUp to 25% travel across the US and CanadaDirect involvement in PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and industrial network improvementsStrong visibility across plant operations and engineering leadershipOngoing technical development and career progressionOpportunity to influence automation standards and future system upgradesWhy This BusinessThis is a large-scale industrial manufacturer with continued investment in plant reliability, automation and operational improvement across its North American operations.The role offers the technical complexity of a major industrial environment combined with the autonomy to influence how automation systems are developed, improved and supported across multiple sites.You’ll be close to the operation, working directly with plant teams and seeing the impact of your work firsthand.What You'll Be DoingLead automation and process control improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and production efficiencyTroubleshoot and resolve complex PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and network issues across manufacturing operationsSupport automation upgrades, plant network projects, and digital transformation initiativesDevelop reporting, data acquisition, and visualisation solutions that improve operational decision-makingWhat You'll BringMinimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, process controls, or control systems engineeringStrong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networkingExperience supporting manufacturing, mining, minerals, cement, lime, or other heavy industrial environmentsDegree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related disciplineWho This SuitsYou’re a technically strong engineer who enjoys being close to the operation and solving real plant problems.You want a role with more ownership than pure support, and you’re comfortable working across controls, instrumentation, networks and process improvement. You enjoy collaborating with site teams and want the opportunity to influence automation strategy across more than one operation.Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.