We are hiring an Automation Controls Validation Technician in the Kansas City, MO metro area to test and validate industrial control panels before shipment. This is a process-driven, repeatable role focused on loading programs into PLC and IPC equipment, verifying panel functionality, and recording serial numbers. The Automation Controls Validation Technician position is a day shift opportunity with consistent overtime at 50-60 hours per week.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay range of $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level
• Consistent overtime hours with a typical workweek of 50 to 60 hours
• Full-time, on-site position with stable day shift scheduling and little to no travel
• Hands-on work with industrial automation equipment including Siemens control panels
• Structured, repeatable work in a team-oriented shop environment

Key Responsibilities - Automation Controls Validation Technician

• Load and program software into Industrial PCs (IPC) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) as part of a panel validation team
• Verify the functionality and accuracy of programmed control panels and associated components before shipment
• Enter and manage serial numbers and other critical data into the tracking database with a high degree of accuracy
• Input programs into radar scanners, confirm proper operation, and document results
• Provide troubleshooting support for control panels and instrumentation, and maintain organized records of all completed tasks

Qualifications - Automation Controls Validation Technician

• Familiarity with PLC and IPC equipment through coursework, hands-on exposure, or prior employment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow repeatable processes consistently
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet daily targets
• Comfortable working in a team-based production or shop environment

Preferred Qualifications - Controls Validation Specialist

• Prior hands-on experience troubleshooting control panels and associated instrumentation
• Exposure to Siemens automation platforms or similar industrial control systems
• Experience with industrial data entry, serial number tracking, or equipment provisioning
• Associate degree or technical certificate in automation, electronics, or a related field

Physical Requirements - Automation Controls Validation Technician

• Ability to stand for extended periods during an 8- to 10-hour shift in a shop or production floor setting
• May require lifting up to 50 lbs when handling control panels or equipment
• Indoor shop environment with exposure to standard industrial noise levels
• Day shift schedule with regular overtime expected; little to no travel required

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