Lead Control Engineer [Holcomb, KS] - AUTOTECH 26-12331
hace 22 días
Oklahoma City
Job DescriptionLead Control Engineer Location: Holcomb, KS 67851 Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: $90/Hour Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Control Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for industrial automation and information systems within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and maintaining PLC-based control systems, plant automation, material-handling equipment, SCADA/HMI systems, and industrial communication networks. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs, industrial controls, conveyors, scanners, sensors, drives, HMIs, SCADA systems, and plant-floor troubleshooting. This position will support both legacy and modern control systems while contributing to upgrades, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical direction, recommendations, and hands-on support for automation and information systems., • Develop, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot technology solutions supporting critical manufacturing operations., • Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, field devices, and automated equipment., • Program, commission, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems in an industrial environment., • Work with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs, including both current and legacy control platforms., • Troubleshoot automated production and material-handling equipment in a live manufacturing environment., • Support conveyors, motors, variable-frequency drives, sensors, photo eyes, interlocks, sequencing systems, and related equipment., • Troubleshoot and integrate industrial barcode, scanning, and vision systems., • Support equipment utilizing Keyence, Cognex, and SICK platforms., • Diagnose issues across PLC, HMI/SCADA, electrical, communications, and connected equipment to identify root causes., • Support and troubleshoot Ignition and iFIX SCADA/HMI environments., • Troubleshoot industrial communication issues between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, and plant-floor systems., • Assist with controls upgrades, equipment replacements, modernization projects, and system improvements., • Interpret electrical schematics and control-system documentation to diagnose faults and restore equipment uptime., • Develop, review, and modify system specifications, configurations, programs, and technical documentation., • Follow established information systems standards, development methodologies, policies, and best practices., • Evaluate technology solutions and provide recommendations regarding hardware, software, equipment, and system improvements., • Work with vendors, technical personnel, management, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement solutions., • Develop and execute integrated test plans for systems and automation solutions., • Assist with project planning, implementation, and basic project management activities., • Stay current with emerging automation, controls, networking, and information-system technologies., • Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications Education, • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Automation, or another technical discipline preferred., • Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.Professional Experience, • 6+ years of experience in Information Systems, Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field., • Proven programming and troubleshooting experience in industrial or manufacturing environments., • Hands-on experience supporting automated production and material-handling systems.PLC & Controls, • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and controls systems., • Experience with Schneider Electric / Modicon PLCs is highly preferred., • Knowledge of both modern and legacy control systems., • Strong understanding of ladder logic and structured programming., • Experience with I/O mapping and HMI integration., • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control-system faults.Plant Automation & Material Handling, • Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing and production equipment., • Knowledge of conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, photo eyes, interlocks, sequencing, and material-handling systems., • Strong plant-floor diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills.SCADA / HMI, • Experience with SCADA and HMI systems, particularly Ignition and iFIX., • Ability to troubleshoot issues across PLC, SCADA/HMI, field devices, and connected equipment.Scanning & Identification Systems, • Experience integrating and troubleshooting industrial barcode, scanning, and vision systems., • Experience with Keyence, Cognex, and/or SICK equipment is highly relevant.Industrial Networks & Communications, • Ability to troubleshoot communications between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other plant-floor technologies., • Understanding of industrial communication and networking concepts.Programming & Systems, • Strong knowledge of multiple technologies, including:, • SCADA, • PLC programming, • 4GL programming, • Scripting, • Server-based systems, • SQL, • Experience with system development lifecycle methodologies., • Experience developing, reviewing, and modifying technical specifications, configurations, and programs.Communication & Problem Solving, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical personnel., • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills., • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.Preferred Skills, • Schneider Electric / Modicon PLC experience, • Ignition and iFIX SCADA experience, • Keyence, Cognex, and SICK systems, • Industrial barcode and machine-vision systems, • Conveyor and material-handling controls, • Industrial networking and communications, • Electrical troubleshooting and schematic interpretation, • Controls modernization and system upgrades, • Experience working with both legacy and modern automation systems, • Basic project management experience