Automation Technician I - Industrial

Job overview

The Automation Technician I - Industrial role is onsite in Kansas City, MO, and compensation is not specified. Baker Group’s automation technicians support project managers and system engineers with industrial control systems and integration work. The technician assists with programming, installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The role also helps diagnose field issues, maintain project documentation, and develop technical solutions with other technicians; travel to customer locations for overnight work is approximately 25%.

What you'll do

• Assist with programming, startup, and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems
• service and maintain existing installations
• diagnose faults, repair hardware, and address programming issues
• report technical problems
• attend project kickoff and turnover meetings
• organize control submittals and redlines
• collaborate with technicians
• participate in technical training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation technician i

kansas city mo

baker group

industrial automation

plc

hmi

scada

commissioning

control systems

field service

customer sites

25% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Approximately 25% travel to customer locations for overnight work. The posting prefers three years of PLC/HMI control-system experience or an A.A.S. in robotics, automation, or technology.

About the employer

Baker Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.