Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation EngineerLocation: MissouriCompensation: Excellent base salary + performance-linked package reflecting experience and impactWhat's in it for you?Take ownership of automation and control systems at a large-scale industrial operation where your work will have a visible impact on plant reliability, production and safety.This is a hands-on engineering role with real autonomy. You’ll work directly with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot plant issues, improve control strategies and deliver automation upgrades that make a measurable difference.Package & BenefitsBenefitsExcellent base salary and performance-linked package reflecting experience and impactExposure to major plant automation and control projectsDirect involvement in PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and industrial network improvementsStrong visibility across plant operations and engineering leadershipOngoing technical development and progression opportunitiesLong-term career opportunities within a large industrial manufacturing businessWhy This BusinessThis is a well-established global industrial manufacturer with significant investment in plant reliability, automation and operational improvement.The site offers the scale and technical complexity to keep an experienced Automation Engineer challenged, while still giving you the autonomy to own problems, influence solutions and work closely with the people running the plant every day.Rather than sitting purely behind a desk, you’ll be close to the operation and able to see the results 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 an engineer who enjoys being close to the plant and solving real operational problems.You want more ownership than a purely support-based automation role and enjoy working across controls, instrumentation, networks and process improvement. You’re comfortable being the technical point of contact when issues arise and want to see the impact of your work on plant performance.Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.