Controls / Automation Engineer

We have been asked to help a great client of ours fill a Controls / Automation Engineering position in Central Kansas. This is an opportunity to join a very stable, recession resistant, privately held, international manufacturer of quality roll forming solutions for clients across the globe. If you have an interest in a hands-on position where you can dive in and be involved in all aspects of the manufacturing process within an organization that will give you the freedom and runway to move up quickly, this role could be for you. Contact us today.

What’s in it for you:

• The chance to be part of a privately held company that values its' employees and views them as family.
• The opportunity to work for an internationally recognized organization that serves customers across the globe.
• The chance to play an integral part on the engineering team and the opportunity to move up quickly within the company as your skills progress.
• The chance to travel and commission new lines at the customer's facility as required.
• A strong benefits package and the ability to participate immediately without a waiting period.
• 40 hours of PTO available immediately and 80 hours of vacation per year plus paid holidays, a safety shoe allowance, and tuition reimbursement.

What you will be doing:

• Developing programming code to provide control of automated production equipment.
• Working with machines such as operator interface displays, feedback devices, electric motor controls and pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
• Utilizing programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, C#, Python, and Structured Text.
• Working with the broader engineering team to develop solutions and solve problems for clients of all shapes and sizes.

A successful candidate for this Controls / Automation Engineer position will possess the following:

• BS in EE, CS, EET, or AS in AET or other equivalent training and experience.
• Knowledge of industrial controls and system integration.
• Ability to generate and debug PLC code (Allen-Bradley or Siemens a plus).
• Understanding of Motion Applications and the Physics of Motion Control.
• Knowledge of motion application including Servo, Hydraulic, and VFD.
• Knowledge of network integration and Ethernet communications.
• Familiar with PC operating systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical and health/safety codes.
• Strong logical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and technical writing skills.
• Understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Able to solve practical software control design problems and interpret technical publications.
• As required, responsible for the commissioning of lines at the customers facility.

Compensation: Compensation for this position will include a base salary and a discretionary bonus. The base salary range will fall between $60k and $80k annually and bonus will be dependent upon the overall success of the organization.

Benefits: Full and include PTO, Vacation, Roth and 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Paid Life Insurance, Paid Holidays and Reduced Fee Child Care in town.

Desired Location: This is an in the office position and it is expected that someone would live in the Central / South Central Kansas area.

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Controls / Automation Engineer job.