Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer

• • Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment

  • Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

  • Experience supporting 24-hour manufacturing operations

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As a Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will provide technical support and oversight for manufacturing process control systems. In this role, you will play a key role in strategic planning and execution of control system strategy, lifecycle management, and large-scale automation projects with a focus on safety, compliance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. You will serve as a subject matter expert for automation technologies while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver business value and support manufacturing operations.

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  Lead and deliver complex automation and control system projects that support manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, product supply, capacity expansion, and cost optimization.

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  Serve as the site subject matter expert for control systems, data historians, dashboard development, alarming strategies, and overall automation lifecycle management.

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  Support the selection, design, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation solutions while balancing business, technical, and regulatory requirements.

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  Provide technical leadership for project planning and execution, including resource coordination, contractor oversight, budget management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and project delivery.

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  Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Technical Services to troubleshoot production issues, analyze data, resolve technical challenges, and implement sustainable solutions.

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  Evaluate and implement new technologies, develop technical standards and design specifications, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and business performance through automation.

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  Develop, train, mentor, and influence site personnel and automation team members on control system best practices, compliance requirements, and effective use of automation systems, data, and tools while contributing to network-level automation initiatives.

• Location: Elwood, KS

• Schedule: Monday–Friday days; occasional evening and weekend support may be required to support the demands of a 24-hour operation

• Travel: Minimal travel required

• On-Call Support: Ability to provide backup 24-hour support as business needs require