Lead Controls Engineer: Industrial Automation Leader

100KCrossing; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

100KCrossing seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to provide technical direction for technology-based processes, industrial automation, and plant control environments in Holcomb, KS. You will drive uptime, enforce IT/OT standards, and lead modernization initiatives across both modern and legacy equipment.

The role requires strong PLC programming skills, experience with Schneider Electric/Modicon platforms, and hands-on work with Ignition/iFix SCADA/HMI systems in a live manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or technical discipline.
• 6+ years in information systems or industrial automation fields with programming experience.
• Strong PLC programming, ladder logic, structured text, I/O mapping, and electrical schematic interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for technology-based processes and plant automation environments.
• Develop and manage technical environments to fulfill SLA and support operations.
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Schneider/Modicon).
• Diagnose and resolve complex failures across controls, electrical circuits and networks.
• Support and troubleshoot material-handling systems, conveyors, drives, sensors and interlocks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ignition and iFix SCADA/HMI platforms.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Structured text

I/O mapping

SCADA systems

HMI development

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Schneider Electric / Modicon

Ignition

GE iFix

Keyence

Cognex

SICK Vision

Industrial networks

Job description

100KCrossing seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to provide technical direction for technology-based processes, industrial automation, and plant control environments in Holcomb, KS. You will drive uptime, enforce IT/OT standards, and lead modernization initiatives across both modern and legacy equipment.

The role requires strong PLC programming skills, experience with Schneider Electric/Modicon platforms, and hands-on work with Ignition/iFix SCADA/HMI systems in a live manufacturing setting.