Senior Automation Engineer

A consumer products company in Kansas is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join its team in Stevens County, supporting a high-performing production environment through advanced automation, controls, and OT infrastructure expertise.

About the Opportunity:

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  Schedule: Monday to Friday

  
  


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  Hours: Standard business

  
  


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  Setting: On-site

  
  

Responsibilities:

• Lead automation projects from design through commissioning and stabilization


• Program, configure, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support production uptime


• Manage OT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, and industrial networking


• Troubleshoot automation faults and system issues to minimize downtime and protect product quality


• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and external integrators to deliver reliable solutions

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience


• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field


• Hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems in a manufacturing environment


• Experience leading or coordinating capital automation projects


• Strong knowledge of industrial controls, OT systems, and manufacturing automation infrastructure

Desired Skills:

• Rockwell Automation platform experience


• Experience with HMI systems, industrial networking, and server virtualization


• Background in food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing


• Experience working in commissioning or stabilization phases


• Familiarity with MES systems