Automation Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI & Motion Expert

TVH Group; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health clinic

401(k) match

Onsite preschool

Onsite restaurant

Onsite gym

Team events

Job summary

TVH is seeking an Automation Engineer in Olathe, KS to design, develop, commission, and support industrial automation and control systems for TVH equipment and integrated warehouse controls.

You will collaborate with North American projects and global engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software across PLC platforms, with a focus on safety, modularity, and continuous improvement.

Occasional travel to other distribution centers may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or 3 years of proven work experience in a related field.
• Experience programming PLC-based automation systems required.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards required.
• Experience with industrial networking and communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, etc.) required.
• Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety control software.
• Configure and integrate equipment into complete production line solutions.
• Participate in machine commissioning and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and communication issues.
• Support standardization and modularization of software architecture.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software specifications, and commissioning reports.
• Provide technical support to automation and operations teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for machine performance and software quality.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Modular programming

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

SCADA

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

OPC UA

Job description

TVH is seeking an Automation Engineer in Olathe, KS to design, develop, commission, and support industrial automation and control systems for TVH equipment and integrated warehouse controls.

You will collaborate with North American projects and global engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software across PLC platforms, with a focus on safety, modularity, and continuous improvement.

Occasional travel to other distribution centers may be required.