Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Automation Engineer role is onsite at Flora Food Group’s facility in Hugoton, KS. Compensation is not specified. The position supports production of processed milk, creamers, and cream cheeses at the new dairy manufacturing facility. The engineer establishes and owns the site’s automation function, maintaining reliable systems and resolving faults to support production uptime, product quality, and operational improvement. The role reports to the Plant Engineering Manager and works with operations, maintenance, and global engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Program, configure, and maintain Rockwell Automation PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• lead automation capital projects from design through commissioning
• manage server virtualization and industrial network infrastructure
• troubleshoot automation faults
• develop preventive maintenance programs and documentation for automation assets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation engineer

flora food group

hugoton ks

onsite

dairy manufacturing

rockwell automation

plc

hmi

scada

industrial networking

preventive maintenance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Opportunity to establish and own the automation function at a new dairy manufacturing facility.

About the employer

Flora Food Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Fluid Milk Manufacturing. Sector: 31.