Staff Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Kennametal

. Support, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial control systems, PLC programming, and automation solutions, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing environments. Capable of providing technical support, training, and leading projects to drive continuous improvement and standardization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC ProgrammingIndustrial Control SystemsMachine Safety SystemsHMI/SCADA DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Controls EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomationIndustrial RoboticsAutomated Material Handling SystemsServo SystemsVFDsMotion ControlIndustrial NetworkingTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Allen-BradleyRockwell AutomationSiemensControl PanelsSafety Circuits

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingAutomationElectrical SystemsControl DocumentationI/O Lists

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving controls, sensors, motors, drives, relays, safety circuits, control panels, and electrical systems.
Ensure control and electrical systems comply with applicable engineering and safety standards.
Support installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification of new equipment and automated systems.
Collaborate with equipment suppliers and system integrators on automation solutions.
Lead or support automation projects focused on safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturing cost reduction.
Partner with electricians, maintenance technicians, manufacturing engineers, and operations personnel to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
Provide technical support, training, and mentoring to engineers and technical personnel.
Support equipment and process transfers while driving automation standardization across the organization.
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control documentation, I/O lists, and system documentation.
Ensure documentation is completed and maintained for new and modified equipment.
Travel up to 25% depending on project activity and support requirements across manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field required.
Preferred minimum of 10 years of practical experience in controls engineering, electrical engineering, automation, or related manufacturing environments.
Extensive experience with industrial control systems and PLC programming.
Strong knowledge of industrial robotics, automated material handling systems, servo systems, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networking.
Experience with machine safety systems and safety PLCs required.
Hands-on experience working with industrial manufacturing equipment.
HMI/SCADA development and troubleshooting experience preferred.
Project management experience preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to support multiple manufacturing locations as business needs require.