Electrical Project Engineer

If you're tired of spending all day firefighting equipment issues and are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact, this role offers the chance to help shape the future of a major U.S. manufacturing facility undergoing a significant expansion and modernization effort. You'll join a team supporting the launch of new automated production lines, advanced packaging systems, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies as part of a multi-million-dollar capital investment initiative. This is a highly visible role where your technical expertise will directly influence the success of major automation projects.

Why Engineers Are Interested in This Opportunity

• Per diem assistance available for qualified candidates
• Major capital expansion project with new equipment and technology
• Robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing environment
• High-impact role with exposure to plant leadership
• Opportunity to lead projects instead of simply maintaining equipment
• Stable manufacturing environment with significant future investment

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems
• Support robotics integration and automation initiatives
• Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and project execution activities
• Drive controls upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Troubleshoot complex automation and electrical control systems
• Partner with operations, maintenance, OEMs, and engineering teams
• Support advanced packaging, smart manufacturing, and modernization efforts

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial controls or automation engineering experience
• Strong Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience
• Experience developing and modifying PLC programs from scratch
• Robotics experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Experience supporting automation and capital projects
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Siemens PLCs
• HMI Development
• Vision Systems
• Kawasaki or other industrial robotics platforms
• Packaging equipment
• Batch systems
• Capital project management

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a manufacturing site undergoing a major transformation with significant investment in automation, robotics, and advanced production technology. You'll have the chance to work on challenging projects, influence the future of the facility, and gain exposure to large-scale engineering initiatives while earning excellent compensation. If you're passionate about automation, PLC programming, robotics, and projects that make a real impact, we'd like to speak with you.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jefferson City, MO.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Jefferson City, MO.