Top 37 Lead plc software engineer Jobs in Columbus

Automation Engineer
Synerlution, Inc —New Albany, OH
- Full-time
- 8 years
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING - ENGINEER III
Stanley Electric U.S. —London, OH
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Controls Systems Engineer
Actalent —Columbus, OH
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Office
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Controls Systems Engineer
Actalent —Columbus, OH
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Office
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Industrial Engineer
Meridian Services Group —Columbus, OH
- $90 - $105 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Control Systems Engineer
RoviSys Building Technologies —Dublin, OH
- $80,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Controls Engineer (Remote)
Vertiv —Delaware, OH
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Research
- 8 years
Automation Engineer
Novelis —Ashville, OH
- Full-time
- System design
- Windows
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Lead Service Engineer/Specialist
RoviSys Building Technologies —Dublin, OH
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Controls Development Engineer
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Office
DVT Engineer
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 1 year
Field Service Engineer Lead
McAlister Design —Dublin, OH
- 5 years
- Engineering
- ERP systems
Lead Control Systems Engineer
RoviSys —Dublin, OH
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Field Engineer (Columbus, OH) - Automated Logic
Carrier —Westerville, OH
- $53,000 - $106,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
Senior Automation Systems Engineer, NA
Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC —Columbus, OH
- $145,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Ability to climb stairs
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026
RoviSys Building Technologies —Dublin, OH
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- System design
- Assembly
- US work authorization
Senior Control Systems Engineer
HDR —Columbus, OH
- $119,770 - $171,100 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- HVAC
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Controls Systems Engineer
BlastOne —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
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CEMS Engineer (Mid - Sr.) | GENERATION FLEET
AEP Service Corporation —Columbus, OH
- $88,000 - $128,688 a year
- Overtime
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Critical Infrastructure Controls Engineer, Data Center Field Engineering
Amazon Data Services, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $116,800 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- System design
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance

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Automation Engineer

Synerlution, Inc
New Albany, OH

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
2 days ago

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Project engineering
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Project management experience in manufacturing
Industrial electrical systems
Network infrastructure
SQL
Manufacturing facility experience
Mechanical drawings
Bachelor's degree
HMI Software
Refrigeration
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Food industry
Industrial cooling systems
Industrial networks
Electrical Engineering
Factory experience
Mechanical knowledge
Database software proficiency

Full Job Description

The Automation Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, troubleshoot, and lifecycle management of automated systems supporting food and beverage manufacturing operations. This position leads automation projects that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production processes while maintaining compliance with applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory standards and industry best practices. The role provides technical leadership across automation and controls, supports system validation and commissioning activities, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates closely with engineering, quality, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize control systems used in manufacturing, packaging, utilities, and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, programming, and integration of automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networking infrastructure.
Apply hands-on experience with automation platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix), and Schneider platforms.
Design and implement control strategies for complex refrigeration plants, CO₂ refrigeration systems, and automated cold room environments.
Develop automation architectures that ensure system reliability, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and maintainability.
Support commissioning, startup, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for refrigeration and facility automation projects.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, refrigeration controls, and industrial communications networks.
Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
Coordinate with refrigeration engineers, contractors, OEMs, and project teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of control systems.
Develop and maintain automation documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), control narratives, I/O lists, and testing protocols.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in automation and control systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments.
Advanced proficiency in PLC/DCS programming, SCADA/HMI configuration, CSV, and software lifecycle processes.
Strong knowledge of computer system lifecycle, change control, and FDA regulatory requirements.
Hands-on experience with industrial refrigeration and/or CO₂ refrigeration systems involving complex cold room automation, Rockwell Automation, Wonderware or any similar platforms.
Proficiency with databases (MS SQL), and networking infrastructure.
Experience with data historian tools (OSI PI or equivalent).
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Synerlution is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. We feel that having a diverse staff increases our capacity to drive synergy through solutions for our clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which all employees feel comfortable sharing their unique ideas and talents.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Automation and Control Systems: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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