Sr. Plant Controls Engineer

GlobalSource IT; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 50% work schedule (2 weeks on,

2 weeks off)

Job summary

GlobalSource IT in the Deerfield, KS area is seeking multiple Sr. Plant Automation/Controls Engineers to assist a key processing plant with growing automation and controls initiatives.

You will jump in to troubleshoot communications between devices, diagnose plant automation issues, and support both legacy or new PLC products, upgrades or modernization efforts alike. The role requires on-site work about 50% of the time (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) and an initial 3-month term based on performance.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of Sr. Controls/Plant Automation Engineering experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of device communications in a processing plant.
• Experience with conveyors, material handling, optics, motors and drives.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot plant automation/controls issues on site.
• Support legacy and new PLC products; lead upgrades and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Senior Plant Automation Engineer

Troubleshooting communications

Hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA

Tools

Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs

iFIX HMI/SCADA

Sensors & Vision systems

Conveyors & material handling

Job description

GlobalSource IT has a Direct Client need in the Deerfield, KS area looking for multiple Sr. Plant Automation/Controls Engineers to assist with one of their key processing plants as they work through an increase in automation/controls based efforts. This role needs a self starter and someone who can jump into the plant to get hands-on with troubleshooting communications between devices, diagnose plant automation/controls issues, support both legacy or new PLC products, and upgrades or modernization efforts alike. This environment includes iFIX, Schneider Electric/Modicon PLC's, Keyence, Cognex, or SICK products. These roles will require someone who can be onsite 50% of the time (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) and will start at an initial 3 Months based on performance.

• Must have over 10 years of Sr. Controls/Plant Automation Engineering experience with support for enterprise plant/processing facility
• Strong hands-on work with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs, iFIX HMI/Scada, Sensors, Visual Cameras, Field Devices, etc
• Must have at least 1-2 projects supporting enterprise automation efforts for conveyors, material handling systems, optics, motors/drives, or other related equipment
• Ability to work in a hectic and high performing environment will be key for the ideal candidates