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# Automation Applications Engineer in Baton Rouge

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Baton Rouge, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Vision, Microsoft Outlook, Program Optimization, Computer Literacy, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Control Logix PLC, Compact Logix PLC
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/automation-applications-engineer-baton-rouge-31449198

## About the Role

· 3+ years of experience in the automation/controls industry

· Candidates should have excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and communication skills.

· Experience with:

o PLCs (Examples are Omron Sysmac, Rockwell ControlLogix & CompactLogix, or others)

o HMI & SCADA Platforms

o Motion Control & Robotics

o Industrial Networking

o Functional Safety Systems

o Machine Vision & Barcode Solutions

o Industrial Wireless & IIoT Technologies

o Variable Frequency Drives & Servo Systems

· Travel primarily consists of customer visits within the assigned territory. Most travel is day trips with occasional overnight travel required.

· Experience and skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving control system and software issues.

· Willing and excited about learning and supporting new software and hardware products weekly.

General Skills/Qualifications:

· MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude

· Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy

· Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task

· Core values and continuous self-improvement

· Must be organized, detail oriented

## Description

Southern Controls is seeking a highly motivated Automation Applications Engineer to join our growing technical team. This position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading automation technologies, solve complex customer challenges, and partner directly with manufacturers and end users across a wide range of industries including automotive, manufacturing, food & beverage, and material handling.

We are looking for an automation controls engineer to help with:

· Provide pre-sales application support including product demonstrations, system architecture recommendations, and bill-of-material development.

· Provide post-sales support including startup assistance, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

· In Office General phone/email and on-site product technical support.

· Product training for customers and co-workers.

· Work with Outside Sales staff to provide input for solving applications.


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