Automation Engineer
- Pay: $125,000 - $145,000
- Kansas City, MO
- Monday–Friday | Days
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Relocation Package on offer
We are working with a leading machine manufacturer that is looking to experienced Automation Engineers to their engineering team.. The position offers the opportunity to work with global engineering teams on complex automation projects across multiple PLC platforms.
Key Responsibilities as an Automation Engineer:
- Design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control, and machine safety software
- Program and support industrial automation systems for production equipment and integrated lines
- Integrate third-party equipment and industrial communication networks into complete automation solutions
- Configure and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and related industrial networks
- Participate in machine commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and startup activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, software, and communication issues
- Support software standardization and development of modular automation architectures
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure compliance with corporate software standards
- Create and maintain software documentation, functional specifications, and commissioning reports
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on machine performance and software reliability
Required Skills & Experience:
- Experience programming PLC-based automation systems
- Strong understanding of IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Experience with industrial networking and communications including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, and Modbus TCP
- Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7 PLC programming experience preferred
- Experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Machine Expert preferred
- Beckhoff TwinCAT programming experience preferred
How To Apply
Contact: Ryan Balsano
773-747-7676 or [email protected]
Job Ref: 2748
If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.
This position is commutable from:
Kansas City, Fairmount, Basehor, Buckner, Grain valley, Missouri City, Mosby, Kearney, Platte City, Pleasant Hill, Lake Lotawana
Relevant Job Titles: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, PLC Programmer
All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.
Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Must be happy to relocate to Kansas City, MO
Experience:
- Siemens PLC Programming: 5 years (Required)
- Beckhoff & Schneider: 3 years (Required)
- Ethernet, Profitnet, Modbus: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
