Senior Controls Engineer

Amsted Rail Company Inc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking a Senior Control Engineer to oversee the design and installation of PLC and automation systems. This role involves extensive collaboration with engineers and technicians to ensure efficient capital installations. Candidates should possess a BS in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, along with expertise in Allen Bradley products and robotic installations, contributing to an innovative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years industrial experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with HMI, SCADA, and PLC systems.
• Experience with robotic installations and programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and provide technical support for PLC systems.
• Develop and deploy control systems for automated equipment.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive of control drawings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

BS in electrical engineering

Professional qualifications in industrial automation

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.

• 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 to www.amstedrail.com / careers / and select EEO Compliance / Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

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Senior Control Engineer • Kansas City, KS, US