What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation & Controls Engineer position at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company?
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer in the food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life sciences, aerospace, and industrial sectors,
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary Range: $87,500 – $125,000
Travel: ~25% Seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead design and execution for large-scale EPC projects in the food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life sciences, aerospace, and industrial sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation systems and contribute to high-impact projects from concept through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Estimated Min Rate: $87500.00
Estimated Max Rate: $125000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary Range: $87,500 – $125,000
Travel: ~25% Seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead design and execution for large-scale EPC projects in the food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life sciences, aerospace, and industrial sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation systems and contribute to high-impact projects from concept through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation and controls design, including PLC/HMI programming, SCADA, MES, and virtualization.
- Manage deliverables such as control panel layouts, I/O lists, narratives, and installation drawings.
- Oversee instrumentation selection, electrical design (480VAC and below), and vendor coordination.
- Support commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting.
- Interface with clients, vendors, and internal teams across disciplines.
- Mentor junior engineers and support hiring and resource planning.
- Contribute to business development and proposal preparation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- 7 years of experience in automation and controls engineering, preferably in EPC environments.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, UL508A, ISO13849, and ISA/IEC 61511 standards.
- Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Opto22, Mitsubishi, Triconex PLCs.
- SCADA experience with FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition (preferred).
- Familiarity with tools like SISTEMA, CCW, IAB, BatchSIM, PlantSIM.
- PE license and TWIC card preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Employee-owned company with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
- Work on innovative automation projects across multiple industries.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Career development and leadership opportunities.
Estimated Min Rate: $87500.00
Estimated Max Rate: $125000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Salary : $87,500 - $125,000
