The Role
The Controls Engineer will design, program, and maintain automation systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with customers and teams on various projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
Wachter is accepting applications for a full-time Controls Engineer to work with our industrial team in our Lenexa, KS office.
We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
Requirements:
- 5 - 10 years’ experience using Rockwell Automation Control Platforms.
- Some leadership experience is a plus.
- BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required
- Experience with Process Control and Logic Controller.
- Project experience from basic design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover are all a plus.
- Ability to communicate with customers directly to help guide them through the project upgrades.
- Automation Programming (Rockwell Logix RS5000, RS500).
- Strong knowledge of HMI development (FactoryTalk SE, FactoryTalk ME, Wonderware, Ignition).
- Knowledgeable with automation network design and communication protocols.
- Cisco/Stratix programming experience preferred.
- Continuously improve the reliability of existing systems.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
- Material/Component specifying and ordering.
- Travel to ongoing projects as needed.
- Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer and General Contract interactions.
- Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes.
- Order and specify all materials and components for projects.
- Plan preventative maintenance.
- Continuously improve the reliability of existing systems.
- Collaborate with others to detect problems and implement solutions efficiently while meeting quality and safety standards.
- Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the Company and OSHA.
Skills Required
- 5-10 years' experience using Rockwell Automation Control Platforms
- BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with Process Control and Logic Controller
- Strong knowledge of HMI development (FactoryTalk SE, FactoryTalk ME, Wonderware, Ignition)
- Cisco/Stratix programming experience preferred
- Ability to communicate with customers directly
Wachter, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized by 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and core protection benefits, with Teladoc included. Feedback suggests this breadth and zero-premium structure is a standout value, especially for families.
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Affordable Benefits — Total cost to employees for core health coverage is often described as fully paid across employee and family tiers. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation despite mixed views on base pay.
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Retirement Support — A company-matched 401(k) is positioned as part of the standard package. Feedback suggests this provides longer-term savings support alongside day-to-day benefits.
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The Company
What We Do
Wachter is on the cutting-edge of technology and infrastructure installation and has been since 1930. Wachter is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner. We’re committed to the exceptional service and forward thinking that lets us provide leading technologies to meet diverse client needs.
