Controls Engineer

TVH • Olathe, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer designs, develops, commissions, and supports industrial automation and control systems for TVH equipment and integrated warehouse controls. The role supports North American projects and operations and collaborates with global engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions across multiple PLC platforms. The position is based in Olathe, Kansas, and involves occasional travel to other distribution center locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science, or 3 years of proven work experience in a related field.
• Experience programming PLC-based automation systems.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
• Experience with industrial networking and communications such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and OPC UA.
• Excellent understanding of modular and scalable programming methods.
• Ability to understand pneumatic and electrical controls and machine design.
• Systematic problem-solving ability and strong time management.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and upper management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other distribution center locations.

Nice To Haves

• Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC experience.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems.
• Motion control and servo systems experience.
• Machine safety systems experience.
• Experience commissioning full lines and individual machines.
• Ability to make software changes following a predefined standard.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety control software.
• Configure and integrate equipment into complete production line solutions.
• Participate in machine commissioning and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and communication issues.
• Support standardization and modularization of software architecture.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to align with corporate standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software specifications, and commissioning reports.
• Provide technical support to automation and operations teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for machine performance and software quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Onsite health clinic.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Onsite preschool.
• Full-service onsite restaurant.
• Onsite gym.
• Regular team events.
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and in-house and external training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level