Senior Automation Controls Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ for a hybrid role supporting advanced manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and support electrical and controls systems (PLCs, drives, HMIs, power, instrumentation, motor controls)

• Develop and deploy custom Allen Bradley PLC logic and HMI integrations

• Partner with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment

• Support equipment specification, build, commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting

• Work with vendors on new equipment and system modifications

• Create and maintain electrical and software documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years of automation engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

• 3+ years PLC programming experience (ladder logic, HMI integration)

• Experience with industrial drives, controls, and machine safety standards

• Working knowledge of NEC requirements

• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and projects

• Up to 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Allen Bradley drives, temperature controllers, and robotics experience

• Hands‑on electrical design for manufacturing equipment

• ECAD experience (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)

Benefits

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.