Controls & Automation Engineer in Lenexa

Job Description

Are you an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges both remotely and in the field? Do you thrive in a customer-facing role where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

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Our client is an established global industrial technology company seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to support customers through commissioning, troubleshooting, programming, and ongoing technical service. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of automation projects while collaborating with engineering, project management, and service teams.

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Responsibilities

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• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for customer automation systems.

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• Travel to customer sites to commission equipment, perform startup activities, and troubleshoot existing systems.

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• Conduct I/O testing, production startup support, site acceptance testing (SAT), and customer training.

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• Modify and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA programs.

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• Perform minor electrical control panel modifications as needed.

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• Support Aftermarket Service and Automation teams with technical projects.

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• Assist Project Management with automation-related activities throughout project execution.

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• Develop PLC programs, perform system testing, and prepare technical documentation and user manuals.

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• Collaborate with the engineering team on the development and enhancement of new process automation solutions.

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• Provide technical support and knowledge sharing across internal teams.

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This position reports to the Service & Installation Manager and works closely with a collaborative engineering and service team. Travel is approximately 10–20%, depending on project needs.

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Qualifications

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• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

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• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or a similar role.

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• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting one or more of the following: Rockwell PlantPAx, Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or Siemens Step 7.

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• Experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial automation.

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• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

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• Comfortable working directly with customers both remotely and onsite.

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• Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.

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For a confidential conversation please contact Tiffany Crawford at tcrawford@morganunter.com or 913-409-1195