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Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer (Plant Modernization)

Drive the Future of Industrial Automation!

Are you an innovative Electrical or Controls Engineer with a passion for modernizing legacy manufacturing equipment? Our Springfield, MO plant is undergoing a technology transformation, and we need an expert to upfit outdated machines, integrate modern automation, and network systems for real-time data collection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the upgrade and integration of existing industrial equipment with modern electrical controls, PLC programming, and automation technologies.

• Design and implement networked control systems for remote troubleshooting, real-time data collection, and predictive maintenance.

• Develop and modify electrical circuits, control panels, and PLC/HMI programs to improve efficiency, reliability, and usability.

• Ensure data visibility by connecting machines to SCADA, MES, or IoT platforms for enhanced monitoring and analytics.

• Troubleshoot and optimize legacy machines, identifying ways to streamline and simplify their operation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve uptime, efficiency, and ease of programming.

• Manage project timelines, cost estimates, and technical feasibility studies for equipment upgrades.

• Oversee system safety compliance, reliability testing, and quality assurance for all automation upgrades.

Key Skills & Experience:

✅ Electrical & Controls Engineering – 3+ years designing and implementing PLC, HMI, and automation solutions (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.).

✅ Machine Upfitting & Systems Integration – Experience modernizing old manufacturing equipment to enhance automation, ease of programming, and data capture.

✅ Networking & Remote Troubleshooting – Familiarity with industrial networking (and remote access tools.

✅ Data & Reporting – Ability to connect machines for real-time analytics.

✅ Lean/Continuous Improvement – Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks.

Bonus Skills (Preferred, but Not Required):

• Experience with motion control systems, robotics, or AI-driven predictive maintenance.

• Background in belt/rubber manufacturing or motion control components.

• Exposure to IoT/Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

• Be the technical leader in a major plant modernization project.

• Work with cutting-edge automation and control technologies.

• Make an impact by transforming how our factory operates.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Ready to take the lead in our plant’s transformation? Apply today!