Automation Engineer II

CyberCoders; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks an Automation Engineer II to design, implement, and sustain control and instrumentation systems for manufacturing facilities in Kansas City, MO. You will develop PLC/HMI apps, create detailed control schematics, support panel design and fabrication, and lead commissioning in GMP environments.

In this mid-level role you will collaborate with vendors, field engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust automation solutions while ensuring regulatory alignment and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years hands-on automation/controls experience.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, schematics, and NEC code.
• Familiarity with ISA standards and GMP validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed control system designs, specifications, and architecture for PLC, HMI and DCS.
• Program, configure, and test PLCs/HMIs; perform version control, debugging, and optimization.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD and Revit; coordinate BIM deliverables.
• Specify, select, and troubleshoot field instrumentation and control devices; support calibration and loop checks.
• Design and coordinate industrial networks and communications for control systems; ensure cybersecurity best practices.
• Lead panel design and fabrication; review vendor drawings; oversee shop acceptance testing and field installation.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities in GMP environments; execute FATs, SATs, and generate commissioning reports.
• Prepare technical documentation, PLC/HMI source code documentation, control narratives, and O&M manuals; manage RFIs and field engineering issues.
• Ensure designs meet NEC, ISA and company standards; perform risk assessments for safety and maintainability.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational support; mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Control systems design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Title: Automation Engineer II

Location: Kansas City, MO

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000/year

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer II to design, implement, and sustain control and instrumentation systems for manufacturing facilities. In this mid-level role you will develop PLC/HMI applications, create control system designs and schematics, support panel design and fabrication, and lead commissioning and troubleshooting efforts often within GMP-regulated environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and field engineers to deliver reliable, code-compliant automation solutions and contribute to continuous improvement and documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed control system designs, specifications, and architecture for PLC, HMI and distributed control systems
• Program, configure, and test PLCs and HMIs; perform software version control, debugging, and optimization
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD and Revit; coordinate BIM deliverables
• Specify, select, and troubleshoot field instrumentation and control devices; support instrument calibration and loop checks
• Design and coordinate industrial networks and communications for control systems, ensuring cybersecurity best practices and reliable connectivity
• Lead panel design and fabrication activities, review vendor drawings, and oversee shop acceptance testing and field installation
• Support system commissioning, qualification and validation activities in GMP environments; execute FATs, SATs, and generate commissioning reports
• Prepare technical documentation, PLC/HMI source code documentation, control narratives, and O&M manuals; manage RFIs, change requests, and field engineering (FE) issues
• Ensure designs meet NEC, ISA, and company standards; perform risk assessments and apply design for safety and maintainability
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational support; mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation, or related field
• 3 years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation engineering (mid-level/Engineer II)
• Strong understanding of control systems design, P&IDs, schematics, panel design, wiring practices and NEC code requirements
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit; familiarity with BIM processes and deliverables
• Working knowledge of ISA standards, GMP requirements, and regulatory validation practices
• Experience specifying and troubleshooting field instruments, control valves, and I/O wiring
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and architectures, and experience ensuring network reliability and cybersecurity
• FE Exam registration or completion.