On-site Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Industry 4.0

Emotiv Mobility; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emotiv Mobility in Kansas City, KS is hiring an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve automation and controls systems across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems, plus IIoT data integration to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and IT is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment to support plant operations.
• Implement and optimize automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives through the integration of IIoT technologies, data collection systems, analytics, and connected manufacturing platforms.
• Maintain and enhance SCADA systems, industrial networks, controls architecture, and production system interfaces.
• Develop and maintain automation standards, controls documentation, electrical schematics, and programming best practices.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and IT teams to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning activities, and startup events for new and existing production lines.
• Work with equipment suppliers, system integrators, and contractors to implement automation and controls projects.
• Support new product launches by developing automation solutions, validating equipment performance, and ensuring production readiness.
• Analyze manufacturing and equipment performance data to identify root causes, improve uptime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and controls support for production equipment, maintenance teams, and plant personnel.
• Ensure all automation systems comply with safety standards, machine safeguarding requirements, cybersecurity protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in capital projects by supporting equipment specifications, controls integration, testing, and project execution.
• Stay current on emerging automation technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMIs

robotics

vision systems

industrial automation

analytical skills

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

SCADA systems

Job description

Emotiv Mobility in Kansas City, KS is hiring an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve automation and controls systems across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems, plus IIoT data integration to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and IT is essential.