Automation Engineer III
$50,000–$100,000 year
On-siteChesterfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Lead controls engineering from conception to commissioning for large capital projects, managing scope, cost, and schedule to deliver high-quality engineering services valued between $50K and $100K. Develop PLC programs using Allen-Bradley and Siemens software, configure Variable Frequency Drive and servo systems, and design network protocols including Ethernet and DeviceNet. Act as the single point of contact for clients, troubleshooting remotely and building local support teams to foster long-term relationships. Manage project teams, identify risks proactively, and drive issue resolution while maintaining safety standards and continuous improvement. Requires 6+ years in heavy industrial manufacturing, proficiency in Ladder logic and Functional Block Diagrams, and 25%-50% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries
- Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000), and Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
- Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates
- Must have flexibility in programming style to adapt to customer standards both Ladder logic and Functional Block Diagrams
- Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMI development to meet customer standards, including customized face plates, Historians and Alarms & Event Management
- Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, ProfiNet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
- Experience designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, including Rockwell and non-Rockwell hardware
- Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field
- Experience with supporting client remotely to troubleshoot and update programs after construction
- Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems
- Knowledge of Safety Control Systems
- Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects
- Some travel is required, typically 25%-50%
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing industries preferred
- Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred
- Experience in configuring and programming Fanuc robotic systems is a plus but is not required
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