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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration & Automation Engineer (Utility) - **Company:** Hanwha Q Cells Georgia, Inc. - **Location:** White, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Office, Modbus, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, OLE for Process Control, Remote Access Technology, RS-232, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Information Technology, Bacnet, HMI Screens, Patch Management, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Software Version Control - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/integration-automation-engineer-utility-cartersville-ga--ed990536-1159-413e-a137-5caac10f3aab ## About the Role Automation Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, System Integration (SI), Electricity, Instrumentation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interface (HMI), * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control/Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. * 5+ years of hands-on experience in configuration, integration, commissioning, or maintenance of PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA systems in industrial, utility, or process plant environments. * Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet-based fieldbuses) and industrial networking. * Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, control narratives, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams. * Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety requirements. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. * Ability to communicate effectively in English with contractors, vendors, and plant personnel., * Experience integrating multi-vendor control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Yokogawa, Emerson, Honeywell) into a plant-wide SCADA/FMCS or historian platform. * Experience in semiconductor, high-purity chemical, solar, battery, or other mission-critical manufacturing facilities. * Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS/ESD) and fire & gas systems; TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61511/61508) certification. * Experience with OT cybersecurity standards and programs (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443). * Electrical system knowledge, including MCCs, VFDs, switchgear, UPS, and power monitoring. * Project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and contract management with EPC contractors and vendors. * Network certifications (e.g., CCNA) or equivalent industrial networking training. * OSHA 10/30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified person training. ## Description Hanwha Qcells Georgia operates a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA, covering Ingot, Wafer, Cell, and Module production. The Integration & Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and reliable operation of the plant's utility control systems - including PLC, DCS, SCADA/FMCS, HMI, field instrumentation, and industrial networks - that connect electrical, mechanical, and process utility equipment into a single, monitored and controlled system in a 24/7 critical manufacturing environment., Control System Operation & Maintenance * Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SCADA/FMCS, and HMI systems serving plant utilities (power distribution, chillers, compressed air, exhaust, UPW/wastewater, and bulk gas/chemical supply). * Manage control system backups, program revision control, firmware/software updates, licenses, and spare hardware. * Perform control loop checks, instrument calibration, and tuning of flow, pressure, temperature, level, and analyzer loops. System Integration & Communication * Integrate package PLCs, power meters, switchgear, VFDs/MCCs, and third-party equipment into FMCS/SCADA using Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC DA/UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet, and serial (RS-485/RS-232) protocols. * Develop and maintain I/O lists, point/tag mapping, alarm lists, and interface specifications; resolve communication and data quality issues between systems. * Build and maintain HMI/SCADA graphics, alarms, trends, and historian data (e.g., OSIsoft/AVEVA PI) for operations and engineering use. Industrial Network & OT Cybersecurity * Maintain the OT network architecture (switches, fiber, remote I/O, gateways) and its segregation from the IT network. * Implement OT cybersecurity practices, including access control, system hardening, patch management, and remote access procedures, in coordination with the IT team. Safety & Protection Systems * Maintain interlocks, emergency shutdown logic, and safety-related control functions; support review of safety instrumented functions and proof testing where applicable. * Support interfaces between the control system and fire alarm, gas detection, and toxic gas monitoring systems. Troubleshooting & Reliability * Serve as first-line technical responder for control system failures, communication losses, and nuisance trips; lead root cause analysis and corrective action reports. * Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours control and automation emergencies. Projects & Expansion * Support plant capacity expansion and modification projects: develop control philosophy and functional design specifications, prepare RFQs and technical bid evaluations, review vendor submittals, and attend FAT/SAT. * Oversee control system installation, loop checks, and commissioning (Level 3-5) through turnover; coordinate with EPC/controls contractors, system integrators, and equipment vendors. Documentation & Technical Support * Maintain system architecture drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings, control narratives, network diagrams, and as-built documentation. * Provide technical guidance and training to automation and instrumentation technicians and operators.