Stellar Industrial Controls
Sr. Controls Engineer
Stellar Industrial Controls, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Stellar Industrial Controls is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support industrial automation systems for manufacturing clients across the United States. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can work independently, lead technical execution, and deliver reliable control solutions in live production environments.
Responsibilities
Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial machinery and production lines
Lead system architecture, I/O design, network layout, and control narratives
Commission equipment on-site and support start-up, FAT, and SAT activities
Integrate motion and servo systems, VFDs, safety devices, and industrial networks
Troubleshoot complex control and electrical issues in active production environments
Develop clean, maintainable code and thorough documentation
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians as needed
Required Qualifications
7+ years of industrial controls or automation experience
Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, or equivalent)
Experience with HMI/SCADA development
Solid understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC UA)
Experience commissioning systems in manufacturing environments
Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions
Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Motion and servo system experience
Functional safety experience (SIL/PL concepts)
Electrical design and schematics experience
Automotive or high-volume manufacturing background
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience
Per diem and travel compensation for on-site work
High-impact engineering role with real ownership of solutions
Professional, no-nonsense engineering culture focused on results
Stellar Industrial Controls values practical experience, accountability, and engineering excellence. If you take pride in building control systems that work in the real world, we want to hear from you.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Location: Overland Park, KS | Salary: $80,000–$120,000
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Responsibilities
Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial machinery and production lines
Lead system architecture, I/O design, network layout, and control narratives
Commission equipment on-site and support start-up, FAT, and SAT activities
Integrate motion and servo systems, VFDs, safety devices, and industrial networks
Troubleshoot complex control and electrical issues in active production environments
Develop clean, maintainable code and thorough documentation
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians as needed
Required Qualifications
7+ years of industrial controls or automation experience
Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, or equivalent)
Experience with HMI/SCADA development
Solid understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC UA)
Experience commissioning systems in manufacturing environments
Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions
Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Motion and servo system experience
Functional safety experience (SIL/PL concepts)
Electrical design and schematics experience
Automotive or high-volume manufacturing background
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience
Per diem and travel compensation for on-site work
High-impact engineering role with real ownership of solutions
Professional, no-nonsense engineering culture focused on results
Stellar Industrial Controls values practical experience, accountability, and engineering excellence. If you take pride in building control systems that work in the real world, we want to hear from you.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Location: Overland Park, KS | Salary: $80,000–$120,000
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