Plant Automation Engineer
On-siteShawnee, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and data historians while managing capital projects from concept through commissioning. Plan and oversee external trade work for equipment and facility projects, develop engineering drawings and specifications, and prepare cost estimates for major acquisitions. Provide programming support for SCADA systems, maintain accurate engineering documentation, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements. This role serves as the site Subject Matter Expert for controls and automation at Argenta's Shawnee, KS location, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, PID tuning, and SQL databases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience supporting similar systems
- Knowledge of control system design, PLC programming, computer networking, and system interfacing
- Working knowledge of electrical power distribution, load calculations, and one-line diagrams
- Hands-on experience with programming, operation, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, VFD, and SCADA systems
- Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms
- Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA, EU, etc.)
- Knowledge of ISA S88 and GAMP methodologies
- Experience with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block programming
- Experience configuring Ethernet, DeviceNet, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Working knowledge of SQL database administration
- Experience tuning PID control loops
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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