Date Posted: 09/18/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 507741
Industry: Food & Beverage
Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer PLC, SCADA & Industrial Automation
Job Location: Holcomb, KS, USA, 67851
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5: 00 PM M-F
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 90.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Automation, HMI (Human Machine Interfaces), HMI programming, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA, Troubleshooting
Experience Desired: Extensive experience with Schneider Modicon PLC programming commissioning and troubleshooting (5+ yrs); Strong experience in industrial automation including conveyors drives sensors photo eyes (5+ yrs); Hands-on experience with Ignition and iFIX SCADA HMI integration and troubleshooting (5+ yrs); Proven experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks and PLC device connectivity (5+ yrs); Practical experience with Keyence Cognex and SICK scanning and vision systems (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other technical area. Equivalent work experience may be acceptable
Required experience:
• 6+ years of experience in Information Systems or related area with proven programming experience.
• Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of multiple technologies including but not limited to SCADA, 4GL programming, scripting, server-based, and SQL.
• PLC Skills: Knowledge in programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems in industrial environments. Experienced with ladder logic and structured programming, I/O mapping, HMI integration, and interpreting electrical schematics to diagnose faults and restore uptime.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience communicating technical information to non-technical team members
• Advanced understanding and experience with a System Development Lifecycle Methodology; advanced experience developing, reviewing, and/or modifying specifications, configurations, and programs to meet specified requirements; experience in the following: analyzing and interpreting information systems proposals, evaluating and developing alternative implementation plans, reviewing and developing coding standards and working productively in a cross-functional team; advanced knowledge of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment; knowledge of current technology developments and trends; extensive problem-solving skills; experience developing and executing integrated test plans; basic project management capabilities.
Preferred skills:
• PLC / Controls: Strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience, with Schneider Electric / Modicon being particularly important. They should be comfortable working in an environment containing both newer and legacy controls.
• Plant Automation: Troubleshooting automated production and material-handling equipment in a live manufacturing environment.
• Conveyance / Material Handling: Control’s experience supporting conveyors, motors/drives, sensors, photo eyes, interlocks, sequencing, and related material-handling equipment.
• Scanning / Identification Systems: Experience integrating and troubleshooting industrial barcode/scanning/vision equipment. Our environment includes Keyence, Cognex, and SICK, so experience with those platforms would be highly relevant.
• SCADA / HMI (Ignition and iFIX): Ability to diagnose issues across PLC, HMI/SCADA and connected equipment rather than treating the PLC as an isolated system.
• Industrial Networks / Communications: Ability to troubleshoot communications between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, and other plant-floor systems.
• Upgrades & Modernization: Comfortable supporting older equipment while also helping with controls upgrades, replacements, and modernization efforts.
• Plant-Floor Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic ability—someone who can trace a problem across controls, electrical, communications, and equipment to determine the actual root cause rather than simply replacing components.
Job Overview:
This position's primary responsibility is to oversee and provide expert technical direction for technology-based processes. This individual's principal goals are to develop and manage specific technical environments for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. The lead will plan and provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. This position will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective solutions for all aspects of the organization. This person will also help to define and implement IT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following: provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management; understand and ensure compliance with IS standards and methodology; recommend and develop plans for systems development and operations; hardware, software, and equipment purchases; negotiate with technical personnel and customers for services, products, and direction; review and advise groups in the selection, usage, and maintenance of technology solutions; provide direction to the vendors and stay current on the latest technologies of the systems supported by the organization to assist in the future planning of necessary IT initiatives; other duties as assigned.
Travel: This position requires on-site presence at Holcomb, KS, and is open to non-local candidates if willing to relocate
Industry: Food industry
Estimated Start Date: ASAP - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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