Manager - Controls and Automation
Job in
Reading, Lyon County, Kansas, 66868, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
LVI Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Automation and Controls Engineering Consultant at LVI Associates
Job Title: PLC Automation Engineer
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
ONLY US CITIZENS AND GREEN CARD HOLDERS.
Base Pay Range$/yr - $/yr
OverviewA leading manufacturing systems and process controls integrator is seeking PLC Automation Engineers to join a progressive and expanding organization with nationally recognized expertise in continuous fluid process automation for dairy, beverage, and food manufacturers. This is a unique opportunity to work on the entire life cycle of automation projects for small, medium, and Fortune 100 manufacturing clients.
Responsibilities- Create process description documents based on customer requirements.
- Use process descriptions, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to design automation system solutions.
- Develop PLC ladder logic applications for Allen Bradley/Rockwell Software PLC systems.
- Configure standalone and networked intelligent field devices (e.g., VFDs, flow meters, pressure transmitters).
- Perform integration tests to ensure proper communication and HMI screen response to PLC events.
- Travel to customer sites for system commissioning, installation, and training.
- Provide technical support and system upgrades.
- Two- or four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, IT, or Math with programming coursework.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Proficiency in developing ladder logic programs using Rockwell Software.
- Working knowledge of PC hardware and industrial automation networking.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and productivity.
- Ability to work in a project-oriented team environment (2-10 engineers).
- Ability to work independently after assignment.
- Desire to learn and use multiple programming languages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
- Dedication to excellence measured by customer satisfaction.
- Minimum of 4-6 weeks per year for commissioning and support (varies by project).
- Paid family health insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive and based on experience and education.
- Employment offers contingent on background check and/or drug screening.
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