RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's cliient is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer for an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ. This is a direct search assignment with the hiring manager. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and annual bonus. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and controls, with experience in critical power, renewable energy, or similar industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and deploy PLC and HMI solutions for power distribution systems
* Provide hands-on support for system validation, testing, and troubleshooting
* Collaborate on component selection and system implementation with engineering teams
* Interface directly with customers to ensure technical requirements are understood and delivered
* Travel to customer sites as needed (up to 20%, ~6-8 weeks annually)
* Serve as a technical lead/mentor for junior engineers
REQUIREMENTS:
* BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics, Robotics or similar field or equivalent work experience
* 7-9+ years of experience in automation or related engineering fields
* Strong background in industrial automation and controls for Power Distribution Systems
* 2+ years of field support experience for automated systems
* 2+ years of Codesys programming experience
* Solid understanding of IEC 61131-3 standards
Preferred Experience:
* Experience designing and deploying PLC/HMI systems for power distribution
* Familiarity with electrical panel design
* Experience with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, or Honeywell TDC
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2177883
- Posted 1 day ago
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