Automation & Controls Engineer (Temp) – PLC/HMI, Coding

Remington; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a temporary Associate Electrical Controls Engineer to assist with automation development, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration at our Lonoke, Arkansas office. This 18-month assignment offers exposure to multiple manufacturing environments and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work on programming with C, C#, C++, and Python, support PLC (Allen Bradley/Red Lion) programming, and help integrate control systems with equipment and MES/SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Foundational experience with programming languages such as C, C#, C++, or Python.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming concepts (Allen Bradley or Red Lion preferred).
• Exposure to HMI development or industrial communication protocols is a plus.
• Understanding of basic electrical and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and programming automation solutions using C, C#, C++, and Python.
• Support PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Red Lion).
• Help integrate control systems with manufacturing equipment and related software.
• Assist in developing HMI screens and operator interfaces.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validating automated systems.
• Support documentation efforts including wiring diagrams, code comments, and configuration control.
• Aid in evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to support project requirements.
• Integrate machine data with MES/SCADA/IT systems for traceability and analytics.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams to develop proof-of-concept and scalable solutions.

Skills

C

C#

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Red Lion

Job description

The Kinetic Group is seeking a temporary Associate Electrical Controls Engineer to assist with automation development, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration at our Lonoke, Arkansas office. This 18-month assignment offers exposure to multiple manufacturing environments and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work on programming with C, C#, C++, and Python, support PLC (Allen Bradley/Red Lion) programming, and help integrate control systems with equipment and MES/SCADA systems.