Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Kforce's cliient is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer for an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ. This is a direct search assignment with the hiring manager. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and annual bonus. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and controls, with experience in critical power, renewable energy, or similar industries.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and deploy PLC and HMI solutions for power distribution systems

* Provide hands-on support for system validation, testing, and troubleshooting

* Collaborate on component selection and system implementation with engineering teams

* Interface directly with customers to ensure technical requirements are understood and delivered

* Travel to customer sites as needed (up to 20%, ~6-8 weeks annually)

* Serve as a technical lead/mentor for junior engineers
* BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics, Robotics or similar field or equivalent work experience

* 7-9+ years of experience in automation or related engineering fields

* Strong background in industrial automation and controls for Power Distribution Systems

* 2+ years of field support experience for automated systems

* 2+ years of Codesys programming experience

* Solid understanding of IEC 61131-3 standards

Preferred Experience:

* Experience designing and deploying PLC/HMI systems for power distribution

* Familiarity with electrical panel design

* Experience with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, or Honeywell TDC