Automation & Controls Engineer — PLCs & Robotics

BSBF; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Vacation days

13 paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is hiring an Automation & Controls Specialist in Kansas to lead plant floor control systems, PLC programming, and robotics fleets. You will mentor site technicians and partner across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to maximize reliability and safety.

The role requires an engineering degree or higher and 5+ years in PLCs, automation, and electrical troubleshooting, with flexibility for off-shift support. On-site work in Tonganoxie, KS is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial power/control circuits (480 VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, 24 VDC).
• Experience with automated systems, robotics, or material handling in active operations.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule for continuous plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Own design, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of plant floor control systems (Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, drives).
• Lead diagnostics and optimization for AMR/LGV/AGV fleets and robotic cells.
• Drive digital transformation and reliability via continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as senior escalation resource and mentor to shift technicians.
• Ensure automation work complies with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Robotics troubleshooting

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Associate or higher in Electrical/Control/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform

MS SQL databases

Industrial Ethernet/IP

CAD schematic design

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is hiring an Automation & Controls Specialist in Kansas to lead plant floor control systems, PLC programming, and robotics fleets. You will mentor site technicians and partner across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to maximize reliability and safety.

The role requires an engineering degree or higher and 5+ years in PLCs, automation, and electrical troubleshooting, with flexibility for off-shift support. On-site work in Tonganoxie, KS is expected.