Industrial Controls Designer – PLC / AutoCAD | Automation Systems

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automation service team is looking for an experienced Industrial Controls Designer in Kansas City. Responsibilities include designing wiring diagrams, programming PLCs, supporting field installations, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and enjoy hands-on problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Stable and growing company

Work across diverse industries

Qualifications

• 2+ years of controls design experience or 5-10 years hands-on in automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PLC programming.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase power, VFDs, and motor control.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Program PLCs and interface with control hardware.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical systems.

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

3-phase power

Motor control

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA/HMI platforms

Job description

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We’re looking for an experienced Industrial Controls Designer to join our growing automation and service team. In this role, you’ll design and generate wiring diagrams, program PLCs, support fabrication and field installs, and travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.

If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive on solving complex control system problems—this is your next challenge.

What You’ll Do:

• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and schematics using AutoCAD
• Program PLCs, HMIs/SCADA, and interface with control hardware
• Support field installs, equipment startups, and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical systems and industrial automation
• Collaborate with engineering, technicians, and customers
• Create detailed technical documentation and user manuals
• Travel to customer sites as needed (up to 30%)

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of controls design experience or 5–10 years hands-on in automation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Strong understanding of 3-phase power, VFDs, and motor control
• Familiarity with relay logic, analog/digital signals, and industrial protocols
• Ability to read and create wiring schematics
• Great communication, time management, and troubleshooting skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel as required
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms and networked controls
• Passport for occasional international support

Why Join Us?

• Stable and growing company in the automation space
• Work across diverse industries and cutting-edge technology

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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