Senior Controls Engineer

Amsted Rail; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking an on-site Engineer in Kansas City, Kansas. The role involves designing and supporting PLC-based systems, developing machine controls, and providing engineering support for installations. Candidates should possess a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience and have strong problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to innovative automation projects within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years industrial experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s.
• Proven ability to deliver complete electrical system drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, installation, and support of PLC, microcontroller systems.
• Design and deploy integrated automation including robotics.
• Maintain PLC documentation and manage electrical equipment.

Skills

Problem Solver

Critical Thinking

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Innovative

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Professional Qualifications

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

This position is located on site in Kansas City, Kansas. There are two available positions, 1 day shift and 1 overnight shift available.

Principal Activities/Objectives:

• Responsible for the independent design, installation, and technical support of PLC, micro controller and IPC based hardware and software.
• Create new PLC logic and exceed normal troubleshooting capabilities with Allen Bradley’s ControlLogix, SLC and platforms.

• Specs and builds physical equipment associated with new capital installations and machine builds.
• Provides engineering support for capital installations, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems.
• Design, develop and deploy machine and gauge control systems; integrated automation including robotics and servo controls; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility
• Advanced understanding of industrial networking equipment and ability to design and implement ethernet based equipment & controllers.
• Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager.
• Support off shift troubleshooting as part of the controls support rotation 1 week per month.

Job Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

• BS in electrical engineering, industrial automation, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications. 5 years industrial experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Experience with robotic installations, programming and position teaching will receive preferred consideration.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, and general control system design.
• Programming and installation of Allen Bradley ControlLogix products required.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming preferred.
• Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages.
• Proven critical thinker, problem solver, and self-starter. Able to work unsupervised.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go towww.amstedrail.com/careers/and select EEO Compliance/Statements.To learn more about us, please visit us online atwww.amstedrail.com.

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

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