Automation Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Provide technical start-up, checkout, and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems.

• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff.
• Start-up of microprocessor-based control components, including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components.
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs.
• Interpret Sequence of Operations and apply to program logic.
• Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
• Mentor, train, and oversee Automation Technicians I and II.
• Lead medium to large-sized projects.
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power.
• Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers.
• Upload, download, and modify control software and programs.
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers.
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems.
• Map control points into supervisory controllers and add alarms and history extensions.
• Map control points into graphical front ends and link points to graphics.
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards.

• Proficiency in PLC programming, Automation, Schneider Electric, RSLogix, and Rockwell.
• Experience with HMI programming and Scratch programming for PLCs and HMIs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, DDC, Wonderware, and Factory Talk.

• 4-7 years of Automation Engineering experience.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in Electronics, Technology, or an automation-related field.

The role involves a mix of office work and on-site visits at customer sites, with 30%-50% travel depending on project locations. The current project is based in Kansas City, MO. The company offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, being an ESOP company with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $112000.00/yr.

• ESOP Program – Employee Owned Company
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Financial Planning Services
• Medical, Denta,l and Vision Plan
• FSA, HSA
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 15 Days PTO Upon Hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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