Senior Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Motion Automation
Axion Recruitment
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Job summary
Axion Recruitment in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join a leading machinery manufacturer. You will design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control software and support automation systems on integrated production lines.
You’ll program, commission and optimize these systems, integrate third‑party equipment, configure EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA and Modbus TCP networks, and contribute to FAT/SAT activities.
Qualifications
- Experience programming PLC-based automation systems.
- Strong understanding of IEC 61131-3.
- Experience with industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA and Modbus TCP.
- Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7 experience preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within machinery manufacturing or industrial automation environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control and machine safety software.
- Program and support automation systems for machinery and integrated production lines.
- Integrate third‑party equipment and industrial communication networks.
- Configure and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA and Modbus TCP networks; support commissioning and startup activities.
- Troubleshoot automation, controls, software and communication issues.
- Support software standardization and modular automation development.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams and corporate software standards.
- Create software documentation, functional specifications and commissioning reports.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on machine performance and reliability.
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Job description
Axion Recruitment in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join a leading machinery manufacturer. You will design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control software and support automation systems on integrated production lines.
You’ll program, commission and optimize these systems, integrate third‑party equipment, configure EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA and Modbus TCP networks, and contribute to FAT/SAT activities.
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