Industrial Controls Engineer

Position Overview

This position is located in Kansas City, MO and is not a remote position. Omaha Track is the innovative product and service supplier to the railroad industry—dedicated to providing excellence, quality, and value. We are committed to remaining the industry leader by focusing on continuous growth and improvement in our 4 areas of focus: Materials, Railroad Services, Equipment, and Terminal Services. Omaha Track Welding is currently seeking a highly skilled Industrial Controls Engineer to work in the Flash-Butt Welding Department located in Kansas City, Missouri. The Industrial Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of industrial control systems, primarily utilizing Rockwell Automation platforms. This role ensures that products operate in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and quality parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with management to ensure a thorough understanding of engineering project scope, timelines, priorities, resources, and budget requirements.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot process control logic primarily using Rockwell Automation Control Platforms, including Logix RS5000 and RS500.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand product requirements and identify product improvement opportunities.
• Develop and integrate Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) using FactoryTalk SE, FactoryTalk ME, FT Optix, and VB.Net.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, control logic schematics, device configuration files, test protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Travel domestically and internationally to client sites for system installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training as required.
• Make safety a priority in all actions taken.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, guiding them through system upgrades, modernization initiatives, and technology transitions.

Required Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience working with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500).
• Proven experience with PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development.
• Must have the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of management and subject matter experts.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally with a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Flash-Butt Welding equipment.
• A solid background in heavy equipment, the railroad industry, and technical expertise, with strong problem-solving and effective communication skills.