Demo

Automation Engineer

Cement Recruiter
Festus, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Must have Heavy Industrial or Mining experience

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery.
 
  • Understand, maintain and troubleshoot Siemens control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, motor control systems, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
 
  • Write and troubleshoot programs in the HMI and Siemens PLC’s and make changes in logic and process controls within a cement manufacturing environment.
 
  • Preventative/predictive maintenance of the control system, by focusing on optimization and reliability of equipment.
 
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedule for all system hardware/software.
 
  • Maintain detailed records of repairs and modifications to control logic.
 
  • Maintain the plant computer network and servers.
  • Work with other departments on plant automation and process optimization.
 
  • Establish and maintain communication with suppliers, contractors and engineering firms as well as technical people within the plant and company.
 
  • Be on call on a rotating basis to cover plant needs.
  • Work on special projects assigned by the Maintenance or Production Manager
 
  • Relieve the CEMs Technician in times of absence.
  • Function well in a team environment
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus, to update drawings as needed.
 
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation engineering 

3 years of experience in the electrical or process control environment

Heavy Industrial cement and mining process knowledge
  • Candidate should have strong HMI, PLC and instrumentation background
  • Strong process controls and electrical skills with emphasis on process optimization
  • Competency in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and P&ID drawings
  • Proven experience in PLC Logic and programming, as well as in HMI systems and related hardware/software
  • Ability to operate data acquisition/analysis systems and software
 

Salary.com Estimation for Automation Engineer in Festus, MO
$91,349 to $111,183
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Cement Recruiter

  • Cement Recruiter Bethlehem, PA
  • The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to be responsible for management and control of major capital projects throughout the organization. Duties in... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Cement Recruiter Tampa, FL
  • As a Project Manager you bring your commitment to excellence and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer the opportunity to lead a team and take complet... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Cement Recruiter Tampa, FL
  • This is a 4 to 6 month contract role. Only those candidates without US work visa restrictions. As a Electrical & Controls Project Manager -Tampa, FL , you ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Cement Recruiter Irving, TX
  • Reliability Analyst At this time, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. Client is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas. Pa... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Automation Engineer jobs in the Festus, MO area that may be a better fit.

  • Automation Ready Panels Foristell, MO
  • Join our innovative team as an Electrical Controls Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing electrical control s... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • WSI Radom, IL
  • Join Our Team as Senior Automation Engineer ! Located across the globe and with more than 45 years of experience, WSI is the industry leader in automated r... more
  • 12 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!