Automation Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Robotics (Contract)

Energy Jobline ZR; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer for a 52-week contract in Wentzville, MO. You will work with PLCs, SCADA, Rockwell controls, and Fanuc/ABB robotics to troubleshoot equipment and drive continuous improvements that increase throughput and reduce downtime.

The role offers exposure to automation systems, with responsibilities spanning monitoring SCADA platforms and implementing upgrade projects across production lines.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in the field.
• Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLC systems (PLC5, 500, Studio 5000).
• Experience with Rockwell communication architectures and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve SCADA systems (GPMC, InDepth, DTR, T-PUT) to boost throughput and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment and robots to ensure smooth operations.
• Apply NEC/NFPA 70 code knowledge in integration work.
• Design and implement continuous improvements on existing and new equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell controls

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year automation technology degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/tech field

Tools

AutoCAD

E-Plan

Siemens HMIs

Panel views

Fanuc robots

ABB robots

Rockwell PLCs

Ethernet/DeviceNet/DH/RIO

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer for a 52-week contract in Wentzville, MO. You will work with PLCs, SCADA, Rockwell controls, and Fanuc/ABB robotics to troubleshoot equipment and drive continuous improvements that increase throughput and reduce downtime.

The role offers exposure to automation systems, with responsibilities spanning monitoring SCADA platforms and implementing upgrade projects across production lines.