Senior Controls Engineer

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This position is located on site in Kansas City, Kansas. There are two available positions, 1 day shift and 1 overnight shift available.

Principal Activities/Objectives:

• Responsible for the independent design, installation, and technical support of PLC, micro controller and IPC based hardware and software.
• Create new PLC logic and exceed normal troubleshooting capabilities with Allen Bradley’s ControlLogix, SLC and platforms.

• Specs and builds physical equipment associated with new capital installations and machine builds.
• Provides engineering support for capital installations, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems.
• Design, develop and deploy machine and gauge control systems; integrated automation including robotics and servo controls; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility
• Advanced understanding of industrial networking equipment and ability to design and implement ethernet based equipment & controllers.
• Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager.
• Support off shift troubleshooting as part of the controls support rotation 1 week per month.

Job Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

• BS in electrical engineering, industrial automation, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications. 5 years industrial experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Experience with robotic installations, programming and position teaching will receive consideration.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, and general control system design.
• Programming and installation of Allen Bradley ControlLogix products required.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming .
• Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages.
• Proven critical thinker, problem solver, and self-starter. Able to work unsupervised.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, , or any other characteristic protected by law. To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.