Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO - $75,000 - $130,000

Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time, Permanent
$75,000 - $130,000

Description

Principal Automation Engineer / Senior Engineer, Automation

This role involves leveraging advanced expertise in automation engineering, particularly with Allen Bradley systems, and troubleshooting within the Rockwell platform. Core responsibilities include working with PLCs, AVEVA system platforms, HMIs, AB panel views, and a variety of automation communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP. You will also handle automation integration principles, cascade controls, and electrical troubleshooting in both low and high-voltage PLC control panels.

Key aspects include:

• Applying knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and AVEVA System platforms for process integrations, including MES machine integration.

• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to optimize equipment performance.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and providing hands-on troubleshooting for various production and utility systems.

The role requires proficiency in systems used in upstream and downstream processes, including antigen fermentation, CIP/SIP, WFI, filling, and lyophilization automation. Additional tasks include conducting training on utility equipment and entering maintenance work orders to ensure timely repairs and upgrades.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Allen Bradley systems, automation communication protocols, and PLC control panels.

• Provide technical support during off-shift and weekend hours as needed.

• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to improve reliability and performance.

• Assist with packaging engineering projects and provide training on electro-mechanical systems.

• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA, OSHA) and internal SOPs.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in automation and engineering.

Qualifications

Principal Engineer, Automation:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, with at least 4 years of professional experience.

• Alternatively, 6 years with a relevant Associate degree or 8 years with a HS diploma/GED.

Senior Engineer, Automation:

• HS diploma/GED and 7+ years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience with a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in troubleshooting automation communication protocols, electrical prints, and integration principles.

• Familiarity with working in a cGMP or similar regulated environment.

• Must be 18 years or older, authorized to work in the U.S., and willing to undergo pre-employment screenings.

Compensation and Benefits

• Principal Engineer: Base salary typically between $95,000 and $130,000.

• Senior Engineer: Base salary typically between $75,000 and $95,000.

• Both roles offer full health and wellness benefits, performance-based bonuses, and shift differentials.

This opportunity emphasizes a focus on growth, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

Electrical/Controls Engineer II - Etowah, Tennessee - $94,000 - $130,000

Electrical/Controls Engineer II - Etowah, Tennessee, United States 
$94,000 - $130,000

Industry: Building Materials 

Job Category: Manufacturing

Are you passionate about innovation and electrical systems engineering? We're looking for a dynamic Electrical and Controls Engineer II to join our team and support our manufacturing operations through cutting-edge technology and strategic project implementation. This is your opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will help shape the future of manufacturing!

Position Overview:

As an Electrical and Controls Engineer II, you’ll provide critical plant technical support, lead capital projects, and serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and optimizing electrical systems. From start to finish, you’ll manage a wide range of industrial electrical and control system projects—developing plans, engineering designs, cost estimates, and ensuring successful project execution. You’ll also guide operations and maintenance teams, defining and implementing proactive solutions for power and control systems, while ensuring top-notch performance and safety standards.

What You Bring to the Team:

- Expertise in electrical control systems engineering for plant support and project management.

- Proven ability to develop and review technical specifications, manage projects, and oversee supplier and contractor activities.

- Strong communication skills for reporting project status, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with internal teams.

- Hands-on experience with DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI applications, and networked control systems.

- Solid project management abilities, successfully handling multiple projects with budgets ranging from $50k - $2MM.

- Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, along with a drive for continuous improvement.

Your Day-to-Day:

- Provide electrical control systems engineering support across projects and plant operations.

- Manage and execute project plans, including vendor selection, budget management, and training of plant personnel.

- Solve complex technical problems and support plant operations with root cause analysis and maintenance plans.

- Oversee safety initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards.

- Collaborate with external engineering teams and manage third-party contractors to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in control systems engineering in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience managing electrical power distribution systems and implementing safety initiatives.

Preferred Requirements:

- Experience with high-voltage power distribution systems (480V - 13,800V).

If you’re ready to bring your skills to an exciting role where you can grow and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and show us what you’ve got.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.

- 401(k) plan with company match.

- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.

- Life insurance, disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement.

Join a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation drive success! We are an Equal Opportunity employer that fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today!

Controls Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift – Topeka, KS - $30 - $38 per hour

Controls Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift – Topeka, KS

Shift: On-site, 2nd or 3rd shift (8-hour shifts, with overtime available) 

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic and innovative company, passionate about creating a healthier future for people, pets, and the planet? We’re a global leader in household products, driven by a strong commitment to sustainability and well-being. If you're looking for a career that offers growth, purpose, and impact, we want you to join our team in Topeka!

 What We Offer:

- Competitive starting rate: $30 - $38 per hour, with merit increases based on performance.

- Phenomenal work environment in a climate-controlled facility.

- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) for you and your dependents starting on Day 1.

- Paid time off including 15 days of vacation, paid parental leave, and 13 paid holidays.

- Retirement plans with company match, tuition assistance (up to $10,000/year), and an employee assistance program.

- Access to discounted company products, and much more!

 Your Role:

As a Controls Technician, you will be the go-to person for maintaining and troubleshooting the electrical and control systems on shift. You will:

- Work with PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, GuardLogix), HMIs, and a variety of plant floor systems including vision systems, robots, and instrumentation.

- Troubleshoot control components like valves, motors, and measurement systems.

- Serve as a technical resource, providing support and training to operations and maintenance teams.

- Document changes in systems and processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

 Qualifications:

Required:

- High School Diploma with 5+ years of plant technical experience, or 3+ years with a 2-year technical degree.

- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, including ladder logic.

- Familiarity with electrical schematics and NEC regulatory requirements.

- Availability for shift work and occasional weekends.

Preferred:

- Experience with Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform, Microsoft SQL databases, and basic LAN concepts.

- CAD drawing skills are a plus!

 Join Our Team!

We believe in a balanced work-life environment with a results-oriented culture that cares about employee well-being. If you’re excited about innovation, teamwork, and making a difference, apply today to join our exceptional team!

Process and Control Automation Engineer - Carrollton, GA - $110,000 - $130,000 - Relocation available - Direct Hire, Permanent

Process and Control Automation Engineer - Carrollton, GA
$110,000 - $130,000
Direct Hire, Full-Time
Relocation available

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Develop, design, maintain, and commission automation and control systems for Industrial Equipment.

·         Design and program logic for PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems.

·         Develop SCADA and operator interface applications.

·         Design databases and write custom computer programs for PLC and SCADA system interface.

·         Apply standard procedures to trouble shoot mechanical and electrical components, diagnose and resolve issues.

·         Create project manuals and electrical schematics using CAD.

·         Develop scope of work, cost estimates and budgets for electrical systems.

·         Develop an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of SCR systems such as fluid systems, operations, metallurgy, maintenance, material handling, furnace systems, and hands on machine operation.

·         Assist with on-site commissioning of all parts of an SCR system.

·         This individual transfer know-how to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field is required.

·         Minimum 5 years’ experience (compensation will be based on experience) in the chemical or manufacturing industry, such as Industrial processing equipment, instrumentation and control, AC and DC drives, PLC’S, combustion systems, design, maintenance and/or operation.

·         Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC and drive experience.

·         CAD experience with AutoCAD.

·         SCADA system and HMI application experience.

·         Computer programming, networking, database, and reporting skills.

·         Ability to develop and maintain in-depth, up-to-date technical knowledge, and to develop into technical resource and subject matter expert.

·         Ability to travel internationally: 35%

·         Must possess excellent communication, organization, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Must Have’s

·         Minimum of 8 Years Design, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, and/or Operations of PLC Process and control Systems for combustion Management Systems.

·         Please note this is a PLC Process and Controls, not a database process and controls. They will be expected to be on the floor with the Technicians

·         Will be expected to travel internationally for time to time. About 35% of the time.

·         Office or home location will be in Carrollton GA.

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer - Milan, OH - $111,000 - $167,000

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer
Milan, OH
$111,000 - $167,000

Who We Are

Our client is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$111,000.00-$166,400.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Manufacturing Controls Systems Support and Capital Projects for the Milan, OH Facility. The position will have a wide range of roles including being an internal consultant on electrical systems to a hands-on project manager or leader in implementing electrical control projects.

This role will be responsible for developing, scoping, coordinating, justifying, implementing, and managing from start to finish a broad range of industrial electrical and control system manufacturing projects.

Your Day to Day:

• Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects.

• Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes projects.

• Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.

• Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion.

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects.

• Maintain good communication with management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes.

• Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.

• Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.

• Manage overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization.

• Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed.

• Provide input to the Corporate Electrical Group in review and implementation of Corporate Specifications and Standards.

• May provide direction and mentoring to more junior engineers.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.

• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.

• Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated success managing projects from up to $2M

• Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.

• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Our client (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Our client provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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