Automation Control Engineer Consultant

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture's Supply Chain & Engineering practice works at the intersection of operational technology and digital manufacturing. We help manufacturers modernize their plant floor systems, connect their OT and IT environments, and unlock value from the data their operations already generate. Our teams work directly in production facilities alongside controls engineers, plant managers, and IT leadership to design and deliver solutions that improve throughput, reduce downtime, and build the digital infrastructure that modern manufacturing requires.

THE PRACTICE:

This role will align with our Manufacturing & Operations practice and fall under the Production & Operations capability.

Manufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domain expertise across consulting and technology they unlock new sources of opex and capex efficiency and effectiveness.

Production & Operations Systems Engineers enable Manufacturing Modernization with deep specialization in Execution systems (MES/ MOM), Automation, and Plant data models.

THE WORK:

Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:

Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise

Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.

Develop proposals for business development opportunities and present to senior leadership at potential clients.  Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives

Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development

Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use

Delivery of Commissioning, Testing and Simulation

Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities

Mange the project resources and budgets when necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 10% to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.

Preferred location Dallas, Austin, Kansas City or Chicago

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in control engineering within a manufacturing environment.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

3 years of experience using operational technology, digital engineering, advanced networking.

3 years of experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up

3years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

Project Management and Business Analyst experience

Experience in software development using vendor tools (Rockwell, Ignition, AVEVA), Microsoft tools, SQL Server, and Python

Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients on a wide range of functional and technical project aspects.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/04/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

California $30.67 to $94.23

Colorado $30.67 to $81.39

Connecticut $30.67 to $81.39

District of Columbia $32.69 to $86.68

Illinois $28.41 to $81.39

Maine $26.15 to $69.38

Maryland $30.67 to $81.39

Massachusetts $30.67 to $86.68

Minnesota $30.67 to $81.39

New York $28.41 to $94.23

New Jersey $32.69 to $94.23

Ohio $28.41 to $75.38

Virginia $28.41 to $86.68

Washington $32.69 to $86.68

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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