Job Description
A consumer products company in Kansas is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join its team in Stevens County, supporting a high-performing production environment through advanced automation, controls, and OT infrastructure expertise.
About the Opportunity:
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: Standard business
Setting: On-site
Responsibilities:
- Lead automation projects from design through commissioning and stabilization
- Program, configure, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support production uptime
- Manage OT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, and industrial networking
- Troubleshoot automation faults and system issues to minimize downtime and protect product quality
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and external integrators to deliver reliable solutions
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading or coordinating capital automation projects
- Strong knowledge of industrial controls, OT systems, and manufacturing automation infrastructure
Desired Skills:
- Rockwell Automation platform experience
- Experience with HMI systems, industrial networking, and server virtualization
- Background in food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing
- Experience working in commissioning or stabilization phases
- Familiarity with MES systems
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hackensack, New Jersey |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $165,000–$180,000 |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Website | http://www.tandymgroup.com |
About Company
At Tandym Group (formerly The Execu|Search Group), we’re committed to connecting talented people like you with leading companies. With our personalized approach, you’ll never feel like just a resume when you work with us. We know that every job—and every job seeker—is different, which is why we keep the focus on you and your goals. This philosophy has allowed us to help thousands of people find career success over the last three decades, and we’re here to help you do the same.
With our extensive network of companies and full suite of direct hire recruitment and contract staffing services, you’ll have access to a variety of roles. We match talent with highly curated opportunities across healthcare, professional services, tech, and life sciences—but it goes far beyond that.
When you partner with us, we’re all in. Your goals become our goals, and we are committed to helping you reach your highest potential. From matching you with your dream role to providing resume guidance and interview prep, we’re here for the entire journey. In the constantly changing world of work, you can count on us to be by your side.
With our extensive network of companies and full suite of direct hire recruitment and contract staffing services, you’ll have access to a variety of roles. We match talent with highly curated opportunities across healthcare, professional services, tech, and life sciences—but it goes far beyond that.
When you partner with us, we’re all in. Your goals become our goals, and we are committed to helping you reach your highest potential. From matching you with your dream role to providing resume guidance and interview prep, we’re here for the entire journey. In the constantly changing world of work, you can count on us to be by your side.
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