This position is located on site in Kansas City, Kansas.

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 preferred 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 preferred.
Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages.
Proven critical thinker, problem solver, and self-starter. Able to work unsupervised.

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