What are the responsibilities and job description for the US - General Engineering & Skilled Trade Expert 3 position at The Fountain Group?
My name is Avery, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Controls Automation Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Lenexa, KS details of the position are as follows:
Job Description:
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Job Description:
- Pay: $40-45 hr based on experience
- 12 Month Assignment Temp to Perm
- Mon - Fri
- The position will mainly be responsible for maintaining PLC programs primarily using Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) platforms, including ControlLogix, and MicroLogix
- Troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Ignition) to support production monitoring and control.
- Support the full lifecycle of automation projects from concept and requirements definition through installation, startup, and handover to operations.
- Diagnose and resolve control system faults, instrumentation issues, and electrical failures to minimize production downtime
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and programming standards
- Collaborate with process engineers to implement control strategies that optimize throughput, quality, and safety
- Perform routine audits of control systems to identify risks and recommend preventative maintenance or improvement actions
- Provide on-call and on-site technical support for critical production systems as required
- Train and mentor maintenance technicians and operators on controls system operation and basic troubleshooting
- Ensure all systems comply with applicable safety standards and internal engineering guidelines
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related field
- 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls and automation engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley PLC platforms and Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 programming software
- Experience with HMI and SCADA configuration
- Understanding of networking protocols including EtherNEt/IP, DeviceNEt, Profibus, and Modbus
- Working knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, variable frequency drives (BFDs), servo systems, and motor control centers (MCCs)
- Familiarity with electrical code (NEC/NFPA 70) and industrial safety standards (NDPA 79, OSHA 29, CFR 1910)
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy
Salary : $40 - $45