Motion Automation Intelligence- Engineer

Rochester, NY, USA | Full time

This role involves programming industrial control panels with a strong focus on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The candidate will develop, troubleshoot, and maintain automation software for applications such as pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants. Responsibilities include onsite start‑ups, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation. The role also involves collaborating with customers and teams to resolve issues, performing engineering calculations, and preparing technical documentation to support project delivery and ongoing maintenance.

Must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

• Intermediate software development using industrial automation software.
• Ability to program control panels from scratch.
• Strong background in PLC, HMI and SCADA programming.
• Problem solving for large‑scale software applications.
• Experience with pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience with Wonderware Industrial Automation software.
• Designing, developing, and presenting standard operating procedures on equipment.
• Experience in both service & project work.
• Performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates with other employees to provide follow‑up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems of components working together to meet customer specifications for size, layout, and performance.
• Utilizes Computer‑Aided Design (CAD), 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, general‑arrangement and production layout drawings, load calculations, stress analysis, and/or fabrication/shop drawings to assist with defining problems and completing engineering projects.
• Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and the organization’s safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and zero (0) to (2) years of related experience.

• Works as a key member of cross‑functional teams & must display a can‑do attitude that sets an example for others.
• Proficient use of industrial automation software and Microsoft Office suite software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme environment conditions while collecting data or commissioning new systems at the customer’s location.

• Compensation is from $74,418.48 to $ annually.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.