Automation & Controls Engineer Food & Beverage

Kansas City - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 90 - 140

Posted on: 21-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage (Multiple Locations)
Description
The Automation & Controls Engineer executes Automation and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects in food consumer products pharmaceutical life science aerospace and industrial facilities. Responsible for executing automation and controls deliverables for project(s) in the front end detailed design construction and start-up phases. Projects range from controls projects working directly for the client to controls self-execution on full scale Automation and Controls EPC projects.

Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
Works with a team of Automation and Controls Engineers Specialists and Designers in the execution of design. Interfaces with a multi-faceted project team internally consisting of project manager electrical controls estimating procurement construction and other engineering disciplines.
Responsible for developing software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables as well as Batch MES servers and virtualization. Responsible for commissioning and startup of those design deliverables.
Develop controls design deliverables including instrument/device list I/O list controls narratives control panel and controls hardware design device location plan drawings and installation details.
Develop electrical design deliverables including 480VAC and below equipment and motor power design installation plan drawings and conductor schedules
Develop the specification and design requirements for control panel and equipment vendors track vendor progression and lead the Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
Experience with process instrument measurements protocols such as temperature pressure flow level analyzers and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate controls application.
Experienced in reviewing P&IDs and working with process engineers to define and show proper controls scope of the project.
Develop verification of design calculations project studies design basis and report preparation.
Interfaces directly with offsite design office and coordinates and tracks execution of all electrical controls department work to that office.
Responsible for performing quality reviews of project design submittals.
Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used automation and controls engineering/design concepts principles practices codes and procedures within the engineering services industry.
Interfaces directly with construction personnel in development of contracts and execution of work.
Tracks Automation and Controls design efforts against budgets and expected progress.
Works with clients and vendors directly in developing design and builds lasting business relationships.
Responsible for leadership and guidance of less experienced team members.
Coordinate with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues calculations field inspections and testing of controls systems.
Responsible for technical execution during onsite start-up and commissioning activities.
Develops and submits discipline change notices as needed to the project management team.
Understands the basics of the EPC project execution methodology.
This position will require making trips to job sites to survey and support installations and startups (travel about 30%).
Begins to understand and utilize automation project sales strategies and develops client relationships.
Understands and assists in automation standards development for the department.
Participates in interviews for early career team members.
Assists in the development of engineering hour estimates and proposals for all phases of the project
Coordinates workload with Automation and Controls Department Manager.
Complies with all company policies and standards.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Controls Electrical Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project and Automation 7 Controls experience preferred.
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Strong attention to detail facilitation team building collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Ability to travel. accredited program.
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Preferred:

This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment. Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Knowledge of applicable design standards covering Automation & Controls Design/Engineering such as NFPA ISA IEC IEEE ISA/IEC 61511 ISO13849 UL508A.
Experienced with variety of control and safety systems (PLC SCADA SIS BMS DCS).
Experience in Rockwell and Siemens PLC platform. Experience in GE Modicon Opto22 Mitsubishi and Triconex PLC platforms a plus.
SCADA experience with Factory Talk and Wonderware local and distributed systems Ignition Software is a plus.
MES Design and Implementation Experience a Plus PTC ThingWorx Ignition/Sepasoft Parsec TrakSYS.
Machine safety risk assessment and required PL design compliance to ISO13849 is a plus.
Process safety SIF/SIS design compliance to ISA/IEC 61511 is a plus.
Experience with PlantPAX and PackML is preferred.
Familiarity with tools like SISTEMA CCW IAB BatchSIM and PlantSIM is desired.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Primary Location
:US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations
:US-MO-Saint Louis US-GA-Atlanta
Travel
:Yes 25 % of the Time

Kodi Miller (Miss)
Talent Scout
AKP Recruiting

Josh May
President
AKP Recruiting

Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage (Multiple Locations)DescriptionThe Automation & Controls Engineer executes Automation and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects in food consumer products pharmaceutical ...

Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
Works with a team of Automation and Controls Engineers Specialists and Designers in the execution of design. Interfaces with a multi-faceted project team internally consisting of project manager electrical controls estimating procurement construction and other engineering disciplines.
Responsible for developing software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables as well as Batch MES servers and virtualization. Responsible for commissioning and startup of those design deliverables.
Develop controls design deliverables including instrument/device list I/O list controls narratives control panel and controls hardware design device location plan drawings and installation details.
Develop electrical design deliverables including 480VAC and below equipment and motor power design installation plan drawings and conductor schedules
Develop the specification and design requirements for control panel and equipment vendors track vendor progression and lead the Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
Experience with process instrument measurements protocols such as temperature pressure flow level analyzers and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate controls application.
Experienced in reviewing P&IDs and working with process engineers to define and show proper controls scope of the project.
Develop verification of design calculations project studies design basis and report preparation.
Interfaces directly with offsite design office and coordinates and tracks execution of all electrical controls department work to that office.
Responsible for performing quality reviews of project design submittals.
Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used automation and controls engineering/design concepts principles practices codes and procedures within the engineering services industry.
Interfaces directly with construction personnel in development of contracts and execution of work.
Tracks Automation and Controls design efforts against budgets and expected progress.
Works with clients and vendors directly in developing design and builds lasting business relationships.
Responsible for leadership and guidance of less experienced team members.
Coordinate with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues calculations field inspections and testing of controls systems.
Responsible for technical execution during onsite start-up and commissioning activities.
Develops and submits discipline change notices as needed to the project management team.
Understands the basics of the EPC project execution methodology.
This position will require making trips to job sites to survey and support installations and startups (travel about 30%).
Begins to understand and utilize automation project sales strategies and develops client relationships.
Understands and assists in automation standards development for the department.
Participates in interviews for early career team members.
Assists in the development of engineering hour estimates and proposals for all phases of the project
Coordinates workload with Automation and Controls Department Manager.
Complies with all company policies and standards.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Controls Electrical Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project and Automation 7 Controls experience preferred.
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Strong attention to detail facilitation team building collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Ability to travel. accredited program.
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Preferred:

This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment. Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Knowledge of applicable design standards covering Automation & Controls Design/Engineering such as NFPA ISA IEC IEEE ISA/IEC 61511 ISO13849 UL508A.
Experienced with variety of control and safety systems (PLC SCADA SIS BMS DCS).
Experience in Rockwell and Siemens PLC platform. Experience in GE Modicon Opto22 Mitsubishi and Triconex PLC platforms a plus.
SCADA experience with Factory Talk and Wonderware local and distributed systems Ignition Software is a plus.
MES Design and Implementation Experience a Plus PTC ThingWorx Ignition/Sepasoft Parsec TrakSYS.
Machine safety risk assessment and required PL design compliance to ISO13849 is a plus.
Process safety SIF/SIS design compliance to ISA/IEC 61511 is a plus.
Experience with PlantPAX and PackML is preferred.
Familiarity with tools like SISTEMA CCW IAB BatchSIM and PlantSIM is desired.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Primary Location
:US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations
:US-MO-Saint Louis US-GA-Atlanta
Travel
:Yes 25 % of the Time

Kodi Miller (Miss)
Talent Scout
AKP Recruiting

Josh May
President
AKP Recruiting