Automation Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Engineer II

Title: Automation Engineer II

Location: Kansas City, MO

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000/year

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer II to design, implement, and sustain control and instrumentation systems for manufacturing facilities. In this mid-level role you will develop PLC/HMI applications, create control system designs and schematics, support panel design and fabrication, and lead commissioning and troubleshooting efforts often within GMP-regulated environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and field engineers to deliver reliable, code-compliant automation solutions and contribute to continuous improvement and documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed control system designs, specifications, and architecture for PLC, HMI and distributed control systems
• Program, configure, and test PLCs and HMIs; perform software version control, debugging, and optimization
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD and Revit; coordinate BIM deliverables
• Specify, select, and troubleshoot field instrumentation and control devices; support instrument calibration and loop checks
• Design and coordinate industrial networks and communications for control systems, ensuring cybersecurity best practices and reliable connectivity
• Lead panel design and fabrication activities, review vendor drawings, and oversee shop acceptance testing and field installation
• Support system commissioning, qualification and validation activities in GMP environments; execute FATs, SATs, and generate commissioning reports
• Prepare technical documentation, PLC/HMI source code documentation, control narratives, and O&M manuals; manage RFIs, change requests, and field engineering (FE) issues
• Ensure designs meet NEC, ISA, and company standards; perform risk assessments and apply design for safety and maintainability
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational support; mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation, or related field
• 3 years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation engineering (mid-level/Engineer II)
• Strong understanding of control systems design, P&IDs, schematics, panel design, wiring practices and NEC code requirements
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit; familiarity with BIM processes and deliverables
• Working knowledge of ISA standards, GMP requirements, and regulatory validation practices
• Experience specifying and troubleshooting field instruments, control valves, and I/O wiring
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and architectures, and experience ensuring network reliability and cybersecurity
• FE Exam registration or completion.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/27/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$100000 - $140000 USD per year