job summary: Field Automation Engineer needed for a large multi-national company with clients throughout the US. In this role you will be responsible for supporting installation, start up and repair of complex, automated equipment at various sites. This is a remote position needing you to be based within or around the state of Kansas and will require travel up to 80%. Candidates must have a valid passport and be willing to travel outside of the U.S. periodically. Candidates that are fluent in spanish are strongly encouraged to apply. Company offers 20 days of PTO + sick days. Please apply today! location: Saint Joseph, Missouri job type: Permanent salary: $75,000 - 82,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: - PLC programming ladder and structured text of main PLCs - Rockwell, Siemens and B&R. - VFD's programming, network managed switches, etc. - Upstream and downstream interlocks set-up to third party equipment - Integration of automation peripherals: labelers, checkweighers, barcode readers, vision cameras, - Electrical schematics interpretation and supervision of electrical tasks - Supervision and coordination of contractors reporting to PM - Reporting timelines & project updates tp PM - Working on customer start-up projects - Documentation of equipment and Projects - Training to final operators and supervisors about the equipment. - Service existing equipment within the field - identify errors/failures to determine the root cause and preventative actions qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 2 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: AutomationPLCSpanish LanguagePackagingAutomation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.