Automation And Controls Engineer

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to work on-site in Kansas City. The role involves collaborating with engineers, managing projects, and programming control systems. Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience and an associate degree in a related field. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of automation related field experience required.
• Experience with electronic multimeter and networking functions.
• Ability to read and write code in ladder logic and structured text.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and operation engineers.
• Lead medium to large size projects.
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Direct digital controls

Building automation

Education

Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electric

PLC Software (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, StudioLogix5000, or Modicon)

HMI Software (Wonderware or FactoryTalk View)

DDC Software (Schneider Electric Eco Struxure or Tridium Niagara)

Job description

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Job Title: Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff. Engage in the start-up of microprocessor-based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components. Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs. Interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic. Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming. Mentor and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs. Lead medium to large size projects. Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power. Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers. Upload, download, and modify control software and programs. Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers. Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff
• Start-up of microprocessor-based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
• Interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic
• Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
• Mentor and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs
• Lead medium to large size projects
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power
• Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers
• Upload, download, and modify control software and programs
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems
• Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
• Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• Electrical engineering
• Controls engineering
• Direct digital controls
• Building automation
• Four (4) to Seven (7) years of automation related field experience
• Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronic multimeter
• Magnehelic
• RS-485 and RS-232 Serial Adapters
• Hand tools/light power tools
• Product manufacturer software
• AutoCAD Electric
• PLC Software (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, StudioLogix5000, or Modicon)
• HMI Software (Wonderware or FactoryTalk View)
• DDC Software (Schneider Electric Eco Struxure or Tridium Niagara)
• Ladders and lifts
• Oscilloscope
• Wireshark
• Computer systems: Windows, Linux, Command Line

Work Environment

On-site at the data center in north KC. The company offers an ESOP structure, great culture, and competitive benefits.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $86,000.00 - $110,000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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