Controls & Automation Engineer

Job title: Controls & Automation Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Controls & Automation Engineer to join the engineering team at the Kansas City Plant. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions that support the startup and qualification of a new manufacturing platform. You will help improve line performance, product quality, and safety through robust and scalable control system design.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement control strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Design and program automation systems using PLCs, SCADA, and related technologies to improve productivity.
• Integrate equipment and control systems across the line, including machine-to-machine communication and higher-level data systems.
• Apply data analytics, digital tools, or advanced control methods (AI/ML where applicable) to improve process capability and decision-making.
• Analyze system performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and project teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (system specifications, standards, and user guides) and train plant personnel on system operation and support.
• Ensure all systems meet electrical, machine safety, and corporate standards, and actively promote safe work practices.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, Electrical or Automation Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Technical skills: PLCs (ControlLogix preferred) and HMI/SCADA; process control (continuous and/or batch); instrumentation, drives, motion control, and vision systems; industrial networks and system architecture; computing environments including server infrastructure and virtualization; electrical design standards and applicable codes; machine safety and electrical safety practices.
• Manufacturing Environment: experience in a production environment, change management and version control, system validation and startup support, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Work Discipline & Safety Mindset: strong ownership, attention to detail, and adherence to standards; consistently applies electrical and machine safety practices.
• Leadership & Collaboration: 5+ years of professional experience collaborating across teams; strong communication skills; able to prioritize work, develop execution plans, and support others.
• Additional: ability to work in office 5 days a week in person at our Kansas City Plant in KC, Kansas; 10% travel (internal and domestic).

Nice to Have

• Experience with data analytics or AI/ML applications in automation (where applicable).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD 110,000.00 - 165,300.00 per year.
• Benefits: salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits; total rewards include salary + bonus + benefits.
• Other: Immigration sponsorship not available; P&G participates in e-verify; reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities.