Controls Engineer

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
• Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal Shield
• 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.