Automation Engineer
Location:Phoenix, AZ – QTS PHX3 Data Center
Pay:Up to$71/hour, depending on qualifications
Schedule:Approximately50 hours/week | Monday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Duration:Approximately4 months, depending on project needs
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced **Automation Specialist / PLC-HMI Programmer **to support commissioning and startup activities on an active QTS data center project in Phoenix, AZ.
This is a fast-paced commissioning environment. The PLC programs have already been developed, so this position is focused primarily on **loop checks, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and chiller startups **rather than developing an automation system from scratch.
IGNITION CORE CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. Candidates without a current Ignition Core Certification will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Support PLC/HMI commissioning activities for data center mechanical and automation systems
- Perform and support I/O and loop checks
- Assist with chiller startup and commissioning
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, and field-device issues during startup
- Work with existing PLC programs to diagnose and resolve commissioning issues
- Support functional verification of control sequences and connected equipment
- Work within Ignition HMI during commissioning and startup activities
- Troubleshoot communications and control-system issues as they arise
- Coordinate with commissioning teams, controls technicians, engineers, and field personnel
- Maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment with aggressive project schedules
Required Qualifications
- Ignition Core Certification – REQUIRED
- Hands-on Ignition HMI experience
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix PLC hardware
- 1–3+ years of PLC/HMI, automation, controls, or commissioning experience
- Experience performing loop checks, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Ability to work with existing PLC programs and troubleshoot independently
- Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems
- Must be capable of stepping into the project and contributing immediately with minimal to no training
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent QTS Data Center experience
- Previous data center or mission-critical commissioning experience
- Chiller and mechanical controls startup experience
- Experience supporting fast-paced commissioning and turnover schedules
