Lead Controls Engineer
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Lead Controls Engineer
Location: Holcomb, KS – Onsite
Duration: Rolling Contract
Work Authorization: NO H1b/ CPTMust-Have SkillsPLC Programming
Manufacturing / Plant ExperienceSCADAIndustrial Networking
Job Summary:
This position's primary responsibility is to oversee and provide expert technical direction for technology-based processes. The Lead Controls Engineer will develop and manage technical environments, provide direction and support for solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations, and work closely with decision makers across departments. The position will also help define and implement IT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and management.
Ensure compliance with IS standards and methodology.
Develop plans for systems development and operations.
Support hardware, software, and equipment purchases.
Work with technical personnel, customers, and vendors.
Review and advise on the selection, usage, and maintenance of technology solutions.
Stay current on technology developments and supported systems.
Support future IT initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another technical area.
- Equivalent work experience may be acceptable.
- Experience 6+ years of experience in Information Systems or a related area.
- Proven programming experience.
- Computer SkillsStrong knowledge of multiple technologies, including:
- SCADA4GL programming
- ScriptingServer-based technologiesSQLPLC Skills
- Programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems in industrial environments.
- Ladder logic and structured programming.
- I/O mapping.
- HMI integration.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics to diagnose faults and restore uptime.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical team members.
- Special SkillsStrong understanding and experience with System Development Lifecycle Methodology.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and modifying specifications, configurations, and programs.
- Analyze and interpret information systems proposals.
- Evaluate and develop alternative implementation plans.
- Review and develop coding standards.
- Work productively in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of multi-user computer systems, applications, and equipment.
- Knowledge of current technology developments and trends.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing and executing integrated test plans.
- Basic project management capabilities.
- Controls & Plant AutomationPLC / Controls
- Strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
- Schneider Electric / Modicon experience is particularly important.
- Comfortable working with both newer and legacy controls.
Plant Automation:
Troubleshooting automated production and material-handling equipment in a live manufacturing environment.
Conveyance / Material Handling
Experience supporting:
- Conveyors
- Motors / drives
- SensorsPhoto eyes
- InterlocksSequencingRelated material-handling equipment
- Scanning / Identification Systems
Experience integrating and troubleshooting industrial barcode, scanning, and vision equipment.
Relevant platforms include:
Keyence:
CognexSICKSCADA / HMIAbility to diagnose issues across PLC, HMI/SCADA, and connected equipment. Experience with Ignition and iFix.
Industrial Networks / Communications:
Troubleshoot communications between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, and other plant-floor systems.
Upgrades & Modernization:
Comfortable supporting older equipment. Support controls upgrades, replacements, and modernization efforts.
Plant-Floor Troubleshooting:
Strong diagnostic ability.
Ability to trace problems across controls, electrical systems, communications, and equipment.
Determine the actual root cause rather than simply replacing components.