Senior Controls Engineer - Lead Automation Projects

BW Design Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group in the United States seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to design automation systems, develop specifications and drawings for advanced manufacturing lines.

You will work with a skilled team and directly support clients on capital projects, driving performance improvements and system robustness. Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of related automation experience, strong AB PLC/HMI knowledge, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of automation experience in control systems design (HMI/SCADA/PLC).
• Experience with consumer products, life sciences, or beverage/food industries preferred.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or similar suites is a plus.
• Strong client interaction and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems and create project specs, drawings, and documentation for high-speed processes.
• Participate in software configuration, testing, commissioning, installation, and start-up phases.
• Lead project execution including SCADA design, PLC/HMI programming, and site start-up support.
• Maintain and grow solid client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot packaging lines and industrial control systems across multiple projects.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Skills

Automation experience

HMI/SCADA/PLC

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView HMIs

Client interaction

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

PanelView/PanelViewPlus

Ethernet/IP

DeviceNet

DH+

Job description

Design Group in the United States seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to design automation systems, develop specifications and drawings for advanced manufacturing lines.

You will work with a skilled team and directly support clients on capital projects, driving performance improvements and system robustness. Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of related automation experience, strong AB PLC/HMI knowledge, and solid communication skills.