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OPmobility

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Troy, MI · On-site

Automation Engineer Work Location: • Greer, SC or Troy, MI • This person will transfer ... Elaborate and transfers the technical data to the development, industrial and/or plant teams, with ...

Medium

$140 - $165/hr

Machina Labs is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy the automation systems that power our next-generation robotic manufacturing platform. In this role ...

Energy Vault

Industrial Automation Engineer

Snyder, TX · On-site +1

$84K - $191K/yr

Your Impact as an Industrial Automation Engineer: You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor ...

Energy Vault

Industrial Automation Engineer

Snyder, TX · On-site +1

$84K - $191K/yr

Your Impact as an Industrial Automation Engineer: You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor ...

Baker Group

Industrial Automation Engineer

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

... programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. Maintain and grow the "Client for Life ... Typical construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment EQUIPMENT/TOOLS * Laptop PC

Energy Vault

Industrial Automation Engineer

Snyder, TX · On-site

$84K - $191K/yr

Your Impact as an Industrial Automation Engineer: You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor ...

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How much do director industrial automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director industrial automation engineer in the United States is $93,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Industrial Automation Engineer vs Industrial Automation Engineer?

AspectDirector Industrial Automation EngineerIndustrial Automation Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications like Certified Automation Professional (CAP)Bachelor's in Engineering, certifications like CAP or PLC programming certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing teams, strategic planning, project managementDesign, develop, and implement automation systems, hands-on technical work
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing firms, industrial plants, automation companiesManufacturing, process industries, automation service providers

The Director Industrial Automation Engineer typically holds a leadership position, focusing on strategic oversight and team management, while the Industrial Automation Engineer is more involved in technical design and implementation. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials and industry experience, but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Industrial Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,222 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

OT / Industrial Automation Engineer

Staffingine LLC

Jefferson City, TN • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Title: OT / Industrial Automation Engineer
Job Location: Jefferson City, TN
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:                                                            

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and maintain OT systems including PLC and SCADA in a manufacturing environment.
  • Perform device integrations with industrial equipment, sensors, and control systems.
  • Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
  • Implement and manage Ignition 8.1 SCADA applications including visualization, alarms, and data collection.
  • Integrate field devices and PLCs using Kepware for data acquisition and connectivity.
  • Publish and consume plant data using MQTT for IIoT and cloud integrations.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and data processing tools using Python.
  • Support industrial networking, including switches, VLANs, and secure plant network architecture.
  • Work closely with plant engineers and IT teams to ensure system reliability and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime.

Required Skills:

  • Strong experience in OT environments (PLC, SCADA)
  • Hands-on experience with Ignition 8.1
  • Experience with Kepware, MQTT, and device integrations
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols and control networks
  • Working knowledge of Python for automation and data handling
  • Understanding of industry networking concepts

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in manufacturing or process industries
  • Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices
  • Experience integrating OT systems with cloud or enterprise IT platforms