Controls Engineer/tech

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Job Description

Provide technical start-up, checkout, and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff.
• Start-up of microprocessor-based control components, including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components.
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs.
• Interpret Sequence of Operations and apply to program logic.
• Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
• Mentor, train, and oversee Automation Technicians I and II.
• Lead medium to large-sized projects.
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power.
• Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers.
• Upload, download, and modify control software and programs.
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers.
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems.
• Map control points into supervisory controllers and add alarms and history extensions.
• Map control points into graphical front ends and link points to graphics.
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming, Automation, Schneider Electric, RSLogix, and Rockwell.
• Experience with HMI programming and Scratch programming for PLCs and HMIs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, DDC, Wonderware, and Factory Talk.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4-7 years of Automation Engineering/Technician experience.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in Electronics, Technology, or an automation-related field.

Work Environment

The role involves a mix of office work and on-site visits at customer sites, with 30%-50% travel depending on project locations. The current project is based in Kansas City, MO. The company offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, being an ESOP company with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $112000.00/yr.

• ESOP Program – Employee Owned Company
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Financial Planning Services
• Medical, Denta,l and Vision Plan
• FSA, HSA
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 15 Days PTO Upon Hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.