Senior PLC Controls Engineer — Lead Industrial Automation

Myticas Consulting; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to be onsite at Holcomb, KS. This role will oversee technical direction for technology-based processes and manage technical environments across departments. The ideal candidate will ensure IT service levels and support cost-effective, mission-critical operations.

The position requires 6+ years in Information Systems with PLC-based control experience, SCADA, 4GL, scripting, and SQL. Strong communication with non-technical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in Information Systems or related area with proven programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, 4GL programming, scripting, servers, and SQL.
• PLC-based control systems experience including ladder logic, I/O mapping, and HMI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide expert technical direction for technology-based processes.
• Develop and manage technical environments for each department and meet IT SLAs.
• Plan and support IT solutions that enhance mission-critical operations.
• Collaborate with department decision makers to identify and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Help define and implement IT policies, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical direction to team members and IS management.

Skills

SCADA

4GL programming

scripting

server based

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI

Job description

Myticas Consulting seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to be onsite at Holcomb, KS. This role will oversee technical direction for technology-based processes and manage technical environments across departments. The ideal candidate will ensure IT service levels and support cost-effective, mission-critical operations.

The position requires 6+ years in Information Systems with PLC-based control experience, SCADA, 4GL, scripting, and SQL. Strong communication with non-technical teams is essential.