Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer to join our dynamic consulting firm. The ideal candidate will have experience in Siemens TIA Portal 17 and HMI - WinCC 8, with 3-5 years of experience in Siemens and Controls Engineering. This role will be based in Lenexa, KS with occasional travel. The Controls Engineer will primarily support pharmaceutical clients, so familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems using Siemens TIA Portal 17 and HMI WinCC 8.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide technical support and training to clients and team members.
• Participate in project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
• Travel internationally (15-20%) to support project installations, commissioning, and client meetings.
• Program in standalone HMI WinCC 8.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Candidates can be based locally in Kansas City and report to the office in Lenexa, or work fully remotely from the US if necessary. There will be occasional travel to the client site in Seoul, South Korea. You will join a team of about 30 controls engineers, working on project-based assignments that offer a diverse range of projects primarily focused in the pharmaceutical industry. This position offers the opportunity to travel internationally approximately 15% of the time when needed and the flexibility to work remotely.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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