General Engineering & Skilled Trade Expert 3

Job Title: General Engineering & Skilled Trade Expert 3

Location: Lenexa, KS (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract | Full-Time | 12-Month Assignment

Pay Rate: $40.00–$42.00/hour (Based on Experience)

Role Overview

BEPC is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer to support our client's manufacturing operations in Lenexa, Kansas. This is an exciting opportunity for an automation professional with strong Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLC experience to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems that drive production efficiency, quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment and hands-on expertise with Rockwell PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, and electrical controls. This position offers a flexible first-shift schedule and the opportunity to work on critical automation projects from concept through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems such as FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Ignition, or similar platforms.
• Support the complete lifecycle of automation projects, including design, programming, installation, commissioning, startup, and operational handoff.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, instrumentation, electrical, and control system issues to minimize production downtime.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including electrical schematics, P&IDs, control narratives, and programming standards.
• Collaborate with process engineers to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and process safety.
• Perform control system audits and recommend preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-site and on-call technical support for critical manufacturing systems.
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on automation systems and troubleshooting best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, OSHA regulations, NFPA requirements, and internal safety policies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of industrial controls and automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Required: Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs, including:
• • ControlLogix
  • CompactLogix
  • Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, or similar.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including:
• • EtherNet/IP
  • DeviceNet
  • Profibus
  • Modbus
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, VFDs, servo systems, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rockwell Automation Certified Logix Designer (CLD) certification.
• Experience with ISA-88 batch control systems.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP integration (SAP preferred).
• Robot programming experience (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or similar).
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience within food & beverage, chemical, packaging, life sciences, or other process manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity (ICS) best practices.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries including technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced General Engineering & Skilled Trade Expert 3 with strong Rockwell Automation expertise and a passion for manufacturing automation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume highlighting specific examples of your experience with Rockwell PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial controls, troubleshooting, and manufacturing automation projects. Be sure to demonstrate how your background aligns with both the required and preferred qualifications listed above.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.