Automation Engineer

Amrize · Florence, CO

Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Amrize (industrial) in Florence, CO. Maintain a standard set of specifications for consistent application related to modifications or additions.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: OEE, PLC, Automation, AutoCAD, SAP
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $97k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 15 controls engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 14 other live controls postings in Colorado.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 73%
✓ Automation 73%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
Robotics 40%
Root cause 27%
✓ OEE 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: Amrize in Florence

1 other open role at this site.

Reliability Engineer II 1 · Reliability

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About the role

The Automation Engineer is responsible for plant process control system [PCS] specification, application programming, testing, commissioning and maintenance. The incumbent applies the PCS as a tool for improvement of plant performance including rate, availability, OEE and MTBF. Other

responsibilities

include facilitating use of the PCS as a resource for Process, Maintenance, Production, Shipping, Environmental and Quality Departments.

This position is located in Florence, CO. Relocation asssistance is available.

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

Field of Study Preferred: Electrical Engineering or similar field

Required Work Experience: 3 - 5 years in automation preferrably in the cement industry

Required Computer and Software Skills: SAP, AutoCAD, VMWare, Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Required Technical Skills

✓AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
✓Strong understanding of AC/DC systems
✓Experience with motors, transformers, starters, protection devices, MCS, VFD, etc.
✓Participate in lead RCAs for recurring failures
✓Use of test equipment

Additional

Requirements

✓Self-starter/ highly motivated team player.
✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

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What you'll accomplish

•Manage and maintain all process related hardware, software and documentation within the confine of the control room and server room.
•Support the maintenance and operation of plant electrical systems and troubleshooting of electrical and control system problems.
•Working knowledge of PLC programming and process control systems (ControlLogix, PLC-5, and SLC 500). Experience in instrumentation, motors, starters and VFD’s, communication networks (Modbus, Modbus Plus, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.).
•Prevent downtime due to faults; continuous improvement to extend the life of existing PCS and facilitate eventual upgrade or replacement.
•Programming of Rockwell Contrologix PLC’s, Factorytalk View se HMI’s, plant pax,VMWare Network Virtualization.
•Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation. Assure integration of new systems into plant operations.
•Use of the PCS to provide information for management or other reporting functions (high degree of involvement with environmental reporting and permit compliance).
•Maintain a standard set of specifications for consistent application related to modifications or additions.
•Maintain, organize, prepare, review and revise drawings as required.
•Extensive knowledge of instrumentation, high-level control and expert systems, PLC control and machinery interlocking systems, variable speed drives and motor control systems.
•Identify improvement opportunities to maximize equipment life cycle and efficiency.
•Work closely with the Electrical Supervisor, Process Engineers to analyze, improve and document all aspects of operations.
•Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What we offer

•Competitive salary
•Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
•Holistic Health & Well-being programs
•Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
•Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
•Paid time off & paid holidays
•Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
•Educational Assistance Program
•Dress for your day

Accepting applications until November 30, 2026