Senior Automation & Controls Engineer (AMR/LGV)

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Tonganoxie (KS)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 88,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation days
13 holidays
Parental leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Specialist to provide hands-on support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant floor electrical, automation, and PLC systems, focusing on AMR/LGV fleets. You will calibrate sensors, VFDs, motors, and instrumentation while improving safety and efficiency.

The role includes ladder logic programming (ControlLogix/GuardLogix), system back-ups, and mentoring Tier 1/2 staff.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of plant technical/maintenance experience or equivalent education.
  • Experience with 480 VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control circuits.
  • Strong ladder logic, PLCs, and automation knowledge; mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

  • AMR/LGV fleet support, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
  • Repair and calibration of sensors, valves, flow meters, and instrumentation.
  • Design, programming, and troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley PLCs and related control systems.
  • Mentor Tier 1/2 engineers; develop training content and SOPs.
  • Climb and work around process equipment during shift support.

Education

High School Diploma
2-year technical degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technical discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/GuardLogix)
PanelView
Wonderware/AVEVA
Industrial Ethernet/IP networking
IR/Oscilloscope

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Specialist to provide hands-on support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant floor electrical, automation, and PLC systems, focusing on AMR/LGV fleets. You will calibrate sensors, VFDs, motors, and instrumentation while improving safety and efficiency.

The role includes ladder logic programming (ControlLogix/GuardLogix), system back-ups, and mentoring Tier 1/2 staff.

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