Automation Engineer – PLCs, MES & Process Improvement

Controls & Automation Consultants LLC; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental’s ContiTech division seeks a hands-on automation professional to assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment. You will collaborate on installations, improve processes, and learn safety standards in a structured manufacturing setting.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 2+ years of experience, and willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years' experience with control systems in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, Siemens.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks.
• Willing to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to work nights/weekends as needed.
• Visa sponsorship for Continental/ContiTech employees only

Responsibilities

• Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation.
• Maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements.
• Learn and apply safety standards and company policies.
• Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment.
• Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software.
• Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects.
• Support and train maintenance technicians.
• Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs.
• Training and coaching on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, among others, depending on the implementation package.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Hand tools

MS Office

Teamwork

Safety standards

Night/weekend

Education

Bachelor's in EE/Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen Bradley

HMI/SCADA

MES/FactoryTalk

Job description

Continental’s ContiTech division seeks a hands-on automation professional to assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment. You will collaborate on installations, improve processes, and learn safety standards in a structured manufacturing setting.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 2+ years of experience, and willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.