Industrial Automation Engineer

Mora Technologies; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

PTO

Job summary

Mora Technologies seeks an Industrial Automation Engineer to join our team in the mid-west region, focusing on modern control systems and custom automated cells for manufacturers in the US. The ideal candidate will handle PLC/SCADA programming, robotics integration, and vision systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams across production, quality, and maintenance.

You will work on projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring performance improvements and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and debugging industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on PLC, SCADA, and robotics programming experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel for on-site commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems from brands such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition, and Wonderware.
• Integrate automation systems with databases, vision systems, sensors, and other equipment.
• Develop software for control of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Create engineering drawings and document automation processes and configurations.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated systems ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, robotics, and other components and coordinate with maintenance teams.
• Program and configure industrial robots for material handling, assembly, and inspection; develop vision system integrations for QA and guidance.
• Lead automation projects from concept to commissioning, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and promote safety best practices.

Skills

Robotics/Mechatronics

Data Visualization

Industrial Automation

Control Panel & Electrical Design

Tools

Beckhoff

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

Mora Technologies focuses on maximizing customers’ competitive advantage through industrial automation, process control, maintenance, and design services. The company specializes in optimizing processes, upgrading existing equipment controls, and designing, installing, and commissioning custom automation systems and industrial robots. Mora Technologies also provides ongoing support through troubleshooting and service calls to maintain high system reliability and performance. The team has hands‑on experience with Siemens and Beckhoff control systems, multiple HMI/SCADA platforms, KUKA robotics, .NET custom user interfaces, and safety system design and integration.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to join our team. Mora Technologies provides modern control systems and custom designed automated cells/machines for manufacturers in the US, primarily in the mid-west region. Our focus/culture is to provide top of the line automated systems with high-quality results to our customers. New team members are expected to be held to that same high standard. Come join a strong growing team with a unique culture of ownership, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence!

We are seeking multifaceted candidates that can fulfill the role of a PLC programmer, SCADA designer, and/or robotic engineer. Candidate may be stronger in one main area but must be familiar of the main automation systems/concepts. Mora will evaluate the needs of the team when putting weight on the value of expertise. The ability to learn new systems quickly is required. Mora is currently looking to onboard strong technical industrial programmers. Full stack development skills and an understanding of modern computer programming languages including structured text is desired.

The ideal candidate will be capable of supporting the design and development of modern industrial control systems for increasing manufacturing performance and/or efficiency. Candidate must be familiar with interacting with physical systems on machines and in plant sites. The understanding of general electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems is required. The candidate must show a willingness to tackle complex problems and the ability to manage multiple projects at once. Candidate will be responsible for working with an engineering team to complete projects.

This position is for full-time in-person employment. The position includes salary plus benefits, health insurance, 401k plans, and PTO policies. Flexible remote work schedules are available when needed. In-person is required for building a strong team bond.

Key Areas of Expertise Desired:

• Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering
• Data Science and Visualization
• Traditional Software and Web Development
• Control Panel and Electrical Design

Common Platforms Used:

• Beckhoff, Structured Text
• Ignition, WonderWare

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming & Software Development:
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems from brands such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition, and Wonderware.
• Integrate and interface automation systems with databases, vision systems, sensors, and other industrial equipment.
• Create software for the control of physical systems: electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.
• Engineering Drawings & Documentation:
• Interpret and support the creation detailed engineering drawings.
• Document all automation processes, including software code, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• System Integration & Maintenance:
• Design, implement, and maintain automated systems and processes, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to PLCs, HMIs, sensors, robotics, and other automation components.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure ongoing system reliability and performance.
• Robotics & Vision Systems:
• Program and configure industrial robots for tasks such as material handling, assembly, and inspection.
• Develop and integrate vision systems for quality control, machine guidance, and process optimization
• Project Management:
• Lead and manage automation projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring that all milestones are met within budget and on schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and maintenance to optimize system performance.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure that all automation systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Implement and promote best practices for safety and risk management in automated processes.
• Travel
• Travel required for on-site commissioning and in-person support when projects require it.