Senior Controls Engineer Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Job Description:

This position is located on site in Kansas City, Kansas. Thereare two available positions, 1 day shift and 1 overnight shiftavailable.

Principal Activities/Objectives:

Responsible for theindependent design, installation, and technical support of PLC,micro controller and IPC based hardware and software. Create newPLC logic and exceed normal troubleshooting capabilities with AllenBradley’s ControlLogix, SLC and platforms. Specs and buildsphysical equipment associated with new capital installations andmachine builds. Provides engineering support for capitalinstallations, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment andautomated systems. Design, develop and deploy machine and gaugecontrol systems; integrated automation including robotics and servocontrols; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according tocompany design standards. Maintain PLC documentation upon receiptfrom equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machinecontrols drawings in an electronic format for the entire facilityAdvanced understanding of industrial networking equipment andability to design and implement ethernet based equipment &controllers. Performs other assigned duties as determined by themanager. Support off shift troubleshooting as part of the controlssupport rotation 1 week per month.

Job Knowledge/Skills andExperience:

BS in electrical engineering, industrial automation,computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professionalqualifications. 5 years industrial experience in lieu of degreewill be considered. Experience with robotic installations,programming and position teaching will receive preferredconsideration. Minimum of 1 years’ experience with HMI, SCADA,PLC’s, and general control system design. Programming andinstallation of Allen Bradley ControlLogix products required.

Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming preferred. Ableto deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawingpackages. Proven critical thinker, problem solver, andself-starter. Able to work unsupervised. Amsted Rail is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or anyother characteristic protected by law. To review our EEO Policiesor to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us,please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com .

Skills PreferredLanguage Skills-English Behaviors Preferred Loyal:

Shows firm andconstant support to a cause

Team Player:

Works well as a member ofa group

Functional Expert:

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with alldetails necessary to get the task done well

Innovative:

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates originalthinking

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment andinterest

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty orintegrity

Motivations Preferred Growth Opportunities:

Inspired toperform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

GoalCompletion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksAbility to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the abilityto contribute to the success of a project or the organization

JobSecurity:

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your jobis safe

Peer Recognition:

Inspired to perform well by the praise ofcoworkers

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside helpEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals withDisabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants oftheir rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For furtherinformation, please review the Know Your Rights notice from theDepartment of Labor.