Automation Engineer II: PLC/HMI for GMP Systems & Control

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

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