Controls Engineer | PLC | Automation | Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer | PLC | Automation | Electrical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Salary: $100,000–$130,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Travel: 15–20%
Work Environment: Primarily on-site

The Control Systems Engineer III serves as a senior technical resource responsible for developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation and control systems throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through installation, startup, commissioning, and ongoing customer support.

This role requires a high degree of independence and technical leadership. The engineer will manage assigned project scope, support project teams, collaborate with customers and vendors, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a subject matter expert in PLC programming , HMI development , control system architecture , industrial networks , and electrical control systems .

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial automation systems.
• Program and support Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix platforms.
• Develop HMI applications using FactoryTalk View ME/SE , GE iFIX, Wonderware, or similar platforms.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC system architecture , I/O addressing, and industrial control equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial control networks and related infrastructure.
• Design and troubleshoot electrical control circuits , instrumentation, and motor controls.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints .
• Use AutoCAD or similar CAD software to support controls and electrical design.
• Support projects through design, installation, checkout, startup , commissioning , and ongoing customer support.
• Diagnose complex automation, electrical, instrumentation, and communications issues.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, engineers, OEMs, and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records.
• Travel to customer sites as required for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project support.
• Follow applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and industrial best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of controls programming experience .
• Experience developing PLC programs and HMI applications for industrial automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC system architecture , I/O addressing, and industrial control equipment.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting electrical control circuits .
• Understanding of industrial network topology and control network infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience supporting automation projects through design, installation, checkout, startup, and commissioning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned project responsibilities.
• Ability to travel approximately 15–20%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix .
• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE , GE iFIX, or Wonderware.
• Experience with AutoCAD .
• Experience with continuous or semi-continuous process control or material handling systems .
• Experience with refining, grinding, crushing, conveying, or similar industrial systems.
• Experience coordinating with OEMs and vendors.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a technical lead.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) .
• Experience working in a systems integration environment.

Additional Information

Projects may support industries including food and beverage, mining and mineral processing, discrete manufacturing, OEM control panel manufacturing, bio/chemical processing, oil and gas, water and wastewater, and terminal automation.

This is primarily an on-site position in Wichita, Kansas, with travel to customer locations as needed. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.

Control Systems Engineer , Senior Controls Engineer , Industrial Automation , PLC Programming , Allen-Bradley , ControlLogix , CompactLogix , MicroLogix , FactoryTalk View , HMI Development , Control System Architecture , Industrial Networks , Electrical Control Systems , AutoCAD , System Integration , Startup , Commissioning , Process Control , Material Handling , NEC