Automation Engineer III is a full-time, direct-hire position at Salas O’Brien located in Chesterfield, Missouri, with remote work options. The candidate will lead controls engineering activities for industrial automation and packaging projects, traveling about 25–50% as needed.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Serve as the single point of contact for projects, managing scope, cost, and schedule from concept through commissioning, and developing site presence for local clients.
Design, program, and commission control systems using Allen‑Bradley PLCs (RSLogix, Studio 5000) and Siemens STEP 7; customize programs to meet customer templates; develop ladder logic and function block diagrams.
Develop FactoryTalk HMI applications, including faceplates, historians, alarms and event management.
Design and configure control networks (Ethernet, ProfiNet, ControlNet, DeviceNet); configure servo systems and drive equipment (Rockwell and non-Rockwell).
Review, write, and update functional descriptions and process requirements; ensure safety control systems.
Support remote troubleshooting and program updates after installation; provide field support during commissioning.
Lead project teams (1–2 engineers) and coordinate with customers and Salas O’Brien resources; build long-term client relationships.
Promote quality and continuous improvement, maintaining high technical standards and effective communication.
Minimum 6 years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
Proficiency with Rockwell/AB PLC programming (RSLogix, Studio 5000

About the role

Automation Engineer III is a full-time, direct-hire position at Salas O’Brien located in Chesterfield, Missouri, with remote work options. The candidate will lead controls engineering activities for industrial automation and packaging projects, traveling about 25–50% as needed.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Serve as the single point of contact for projects, managing scope, cost, and schedule from concept through commissioning, and developing site presence for local clients.
Design, program, and commission control systems using Allen‑Bradley PLCs (RSLogix, Studio 5000) and Siemens STEP 7; customize programs to meet customer templates; develop ladder logic and function block diagrams.
Develop FactoryTalk HMI applications, including faceplates, historians, alarms and event management.
Design and configure control networks (Ethernet, ProfiNet, ControlNet, DeviceNet); configure servo systems and drive equipment (Rockwell and non-Rockwell).
Review, write, and update functional descriptions and process requirements; ensure safety control systems.
Support remote troubleshooting and program updates after installation; provide field support during commissioning.
Lead project teams (1–2 engineers) and coordinate with customers and Salas O’Brien resources; build long-term client relationships.
Promote quality and continuous improvement, maintaining high technical standards and effective communication.
Minimum 6 years of machine controls or packaging experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
Proficiency with Rockwell/AB PLC programming (RSLogix, Studio 5000

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