Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer – Moore APACS Specialist

Location:

Greater Metro Atlanta Area (Hybrid / On-site options available)

Role Overview

We are seeking an elite Automation Specialist for a critical role focused heavily on our legacy instrumentation footprint. This position requires deep, authoritative knowledge of Moore APACS Distributed Control Systems (DCS). You will be the point person for stabilizing, optimizing, and eventually mapping out the lifecycle strategy for these legacy architectures across our regional manufacturing facilities. Because this requires a highly specialized skill set, we are offering top-of-market compensation to secure the right expert.

Key Responsibilities

· Moore APACS Mastery:
Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert for all legacy Moore APACS hardware, control loops, and configuration issues.

· 4-Mation Logic & Programming:
Program, modify, and troubleshoot system code daily using APACS 4-mation software tools.

· Legacy Architecture Support:
Maintain and optimize specialized APACS components, including Profibus PFM cards, industrial MODBUS setups, and legacy communication modules.

· HMI Management:
Support and upgrade associated HMI systems, specifically Wonderware Process Suite, ensuring seamless data flow between legacy control layers and operations.

· System Optimization:
Analyze existing APACS logic diagrams to resolve complex runtime errors, minimize operational downtime, and maximize loop efficiency.

· Modernization Planning:
Lead technical readiness assessments for the eventual migration of APACS hardware to next-generation platforms (e.g., Siemens PCS
7) while preserving existing field wiring.