Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$55-$64/hour
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer Location: Holcomb, KS Duration: 10/23/2026 – 10/23/2027 (12 months)Pay Rate: $64.28/hr Shift Timings: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM /2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AMJob DescriptionThe Lead Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on support for industrial automation and plant-floor control systems at the Tyson Foods Holcomb facility. The role focuses on PLC programming, troubleshooting, SCADA/HMI systems, conveyor automation, and industrial communications. The engineer will resolve complex equipment issues, minimize production downtime, and support controls upgrades and modernization projects.Key Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, and commission PLC-based control systems.
- Support Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs and legacy control systems.
- Troubleshoot automated production lines, conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, and interlocks.
- Diagnose issues across PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
- Integrate and troubleshoot barcode scanners and vision systems.
- Support Ignition and iFix SCADA/HMI platforms.
- Perform root-cause analysis to restore equipment uptime.
- Support controls upgrades, replacements, and modernization projects.
- Develop technical specifications, programs, and integrated test plans.
- Provide technical guidance and collaborate with plant operations and IT teams.
- Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Schneider Electric/Modicon PLC experience strongly preferred.
- Ladder logic, structured programming, I/O mapping, and HMI integration.
- Industrial automation and manufacturing plant-floor troubleshooting.
- Conveyor and material-handling systems, motors, drives, sensors, photo eyes, and interlocks.
- SCADA/HMI experience with Ignition and iFix.
- Barcode scanning and machine vision systems: Keyence, Cognex, or SICK.
- Industrial networking and communication troubleshooting.
- SQL, scripting, server-based technologies, and 4GL programming.
- Electrical schematic interpretation and root-cause analysis.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another technical field. Equivalent work experience may be accepted.
- Experience: 6+ years in Information Systems or a related field, with proven programming experience.
- Experience supporting industrial controls in a live manufacturing environment is highly relevant.
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