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Lead Controls Engineer

Holcomb,KS

DatePosted : 10/8/2026 4:17:07 AM

JobNumber : DTS1017347841
JobType : Contract
Skills: PLC Programming | Schneider Electric/Modicon | Industrial Controls | Controls Engineering | SCADA | HMI | Ignition | iFix | Ladder Logic | Structured Programming | SQL | Industrial Automation | Plant Automation | Conveyors & Material Handling | Motors & Drives | Sensors | Keyence | Cognex | SICK | Barcode/Scanning Systems | Industrial Networks | I/O Mapping | Electrical Schematics | Controls Troubleshooting | Root Cause Analysis | Controls Modernization
Job Description
  • Provide technical leadership, direction, and recommendations for controls and technology solutions.
  • Program, troubleshoot, commission, and maintain PLC-based control systems.
  • Support Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs, including both modern and legacy systems.
  • Troubleshoot automated production, conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, interlocks, and material-handling equipment.
  • Diagnose and support SCADA/HMI systems, including Ignition and iFix.
  • Troubleshoot industrial communications between PLCs, HMIs, scanners, field devices, and plant-floor systems.
  • Support barcode, scanning, and vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, and SICK.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, perform I/O mapping, and diagnose equipment faults.
  • Lead controls upgrades, replacements, modernization, and system development initiatives.
  • Develop, review, and modify system specifications, configurations, programs, and coding standards.
  • Develop and execute integrated test plans.
  • Ensure compliance with IT/IS standards, methodologies, policies, and procedures.
  • Work with vendors, technical teams, management, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Evaluate technology solutions and recommend cost-effective implementation approaches.
  • Provide technical guidance for hardware, software, and equipment purchases.
  • Perform root-cause analysis across controls, electrical, communications, and equipment systems.
  • Support future technology planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 6+ years of experience in Information Systems, controls engineering, industrial automation, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, scripting, SQL, server-based technologies, and industrial automation.
  • Experience with ladder logic, structured programming, I/O mapping, and HMI integration.
  • Strong understanding of industrial networks and plant-floor communications.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with System Development Lifecycle methodologies and integrated testing.
  • Basic project management capabilities.

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