Process Automation Engineer I and II - Onsite - Lenexa, KS (Kansas City) - Multiple Openings

• Process Automation Engineer I and II
• Onsite
• Lenexa, KS (Kansas City)
• Multiple Openings

If you like recognition and rewards for your contributions, enjoy opportunities to advance your career, and enjoy an environment that fosters learning and development, Experitec is for you! This role offers the opportunity to see behind the scenes of the services we provide every day while interfacing with customers. You will be gaining knowledge of Emerson’s industry leading automation technology.

If that sounds like you, we are looking for high-impact employees to join our team. This is an opportunity to broaden your expertise while impacting business results.

Your Experitec career may include experiencing a broad range of opportunities including designing, supporting, and implementing projects for some of the most innovative manufacturing companies in the world. You will collaborate with the engineering team, order management, inside sales and outside sales.

This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience by servicing customers in a variety of industries simultaneously such aschemical, power generation, refining, oil & gas, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and water.

This position is responsible for rotating throughout the engineering services organization and working with different engineering teams to provide service to various customers.

This position will allow the opportunity to continue to develop technical skills in automation engineering through a series of dynamic training and development activities made up of a combination of e-learning, in-person courses and hands-on experiences in the office and at customer sites.

The Process Automation Engineer will participate in customer site activities, including control system commissioning and startup, cybersecurity improvements and system modernization.

Experitec provides strong on the job and customer service training throughout your career which may include:

• Hands-on training on our general and proprietary software.
• Opportunities to participate in teamwork and brainstorming sessions for business improvements.
• Opportunity to be mentored by experienced engineers and leaders while receiving career support from our Talent Management team.
• On-The-Job training with product and industry experts to set you up for success.
• Ongoing safety and customer service training.
• Ongoing training on various company functions as an Employee-Owner to broaden business acumen.

Opportunities To Make An Impact

• Providing engineering and design services to our customers required to maximize the value of their process control systems.
• Rotating throughout the engineering services organization, working with different engineering teams on providing service to a range of customers.
• Assisting with plant operations and optimization responsibilities.
• Handling process control design, automation system configuration, project execution, instrument specification and selection, and construction support.
• Delivering quality solutions and services to customers using the technologies provided by DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, Asset Management Systems (AMS) and other Emerson solutions.
• Serving the team through your technical knowledge and technical leadership.
• Proactively learning to apply new automation products.
• Collaborating successfully both internally and externally to impact Experitec and client profitability through effective partnerships with clients, Emerson partners, other Experitec employee owners, and other Emerson Impact Partners to maximize business results.

What does the Process Automation Engineer do?

• Performing operator and maintenance training.
• Utilizing technical knowledge of the products and services we deploy at the customer site.
• Performing process control equipment installations and startups.
• Handling system upgrades and preventative maintenance activities.
• Embracing and reflecting Experitec’s Core Values.
• Interpreting and updating process and control system design documents.
• Developing and implementing control system configuration.
• Performing engineering and design studies.
• Designing and implementing effective operator interfaces using DeltaV.
• Integrating PLC’s, safety systems, and field devices into DeltaV.
• Performing testing, construction, and installation of designed control solutions.

This position is part of our Engineering Services team with the specific title of Process Automation Engineer I or II dependent on technical experience and competency.

What Experitec Offers

At Experitec, we know our employees are a critical part to our overall success. We care about the wellbeing of every employee. No matter what stage of life they’re in, Experitec strives to support and care for each employee with a benefits program tailored to their needs. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible work environment ensuring our employees have the work-life balance they deserve.

We believe giving our employees the resources they need to succeed in their personal lives will enable them to reach their peak performance in their professional lives.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial Technology OR Associate degree in similar area OR equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• Three or more years of experience in Manufacturing and Process control operations.
• Three or more years of experience reading and interpreting Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ability to work in office or at client sites Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and to occasionally work additional hours as needed and to participate in rotating on call support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook email, and basic computer skills.
• Dedication to safe workplace practices and have the ability to comply with all company and site safety regulations.
• Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work with others.
• Ability to drive for the company with a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass driving record background check.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle for some work travel AND the ability to rent a car when requested for work travel.
• Ability to independently travel domestically up to 50% of the time including overnights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and data center environments with shifting and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to wear PPE as appropriate for potential environmental hazards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment and ability to collaborate with team to utilize suggestions and input for success.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to actively solve problems and utilize critical thinking as situations evolve.
• Flexible, assertive, stress-tolerant, and optimistic mindset, with a willingness to adapt to evolving project requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally and build consensus to expedite solutions.
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong organizational skills, ability to independently manage workload and set priorities effectively.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Five or more years of experience in Manufacturing and Process control operations.
• Five or more years of experience with electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical schematics.
• Three or more years of experience using AUTOCAD.
• Three or more years of experience using computer aided drafting software.
• Prior experience working on Emerson systems.
• Two or more years of DeltaV or PLC application and configuration experience.
• Experience programming any PLC or DCS platform such as Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell and/or similar program.
• Prior experience in the technical areas of valve repair and instrument services.
• Prior experience in Quality Control.
• Prior experience in reliability.
• Prior experience as project manager.
• Prior experience leading a process improvement initiative to completion.
• Prior experience with service expansion initiatives that impacted the business.
• Five or more years of experience reading and interpreting Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

What does Experitec do?

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we have the exclusive rights to sell and service Emerson Automation Solutions products in our defined territory. Our customers are largely manufacturing facilities and Upstream Oil & Gas. We serve many different industries including chemical, power generation, refining, oil & gas, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and water.

We partner with our customers to optimize the performance of their automated processes (reduce cost and increase throughput and quality), make their plants safer places to work, and/or help them reach environmental goals. Our engineered solutions include both innovative technology, products, and services. We are a group of Driven, Positive and Collaborative Employee Owners!

Benefits Package*

• Experitec is 100% Employee Owned! Opportunity to become an employee owner and receive company stock through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) encouraging and rewarding long term commitment.
• Flexible work environment with Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal, holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off.
• Total Rewards Package includes both annual salary and performance incentive based on individual and company performance.
• 401(k): Experitec matches 50% of every dollar employee contributes up to 6% of annual compensation in addition to a 3% Safe Harbor Contribution. This is a total company contribution of 6% to your retirement account.
• Benefit Plans include medical, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Programs, Years of Service gift cards, and Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development & Training Opportunities include On-The-Job training, coaching, mentoring and workshops to improve professional skills and progress toward personal career goals.
• Full details available in Benefits brochure provided to candidates prior to offer decision

Relocation

Relocation support may be available for these positions.

Work Authorization

Experitec does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship) or immigration support for F-1 STEM OPT work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Experitec is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Talent Management

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This posting will be available for application until at least August 23, 2026.