Controls Project Engineer – Offering Per Diem Job Listing at Kelly Services in Conway, AR (Job ID US3616959_BH10004518)

Description

About Us:
We are an innovative leader in industrial automation, specializing in turnkey solutions for manufacturing, packaging, and process control. Our team values technical excellence and a collaborative approach to solving challenging automation problems.
Position Overview:
The Controls Project Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning automation systems with a focus on Beckhoff TwinCAT and Omron Sysmac platforms. You will lead projects from concept to completion, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver world-class controls solutions.
Responsibilities:

• Program, configure, and commission automation systems using TwinCAT (Beckhoff) and Sysmac Studio (Omron).
• Design PLC, HMI, and motion control architectures tailored to project requirements.
• Develop technical documentation including functional specifications, I/O lists, and panel layouts.
• Conduct onsite and remote troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interface with clients for technical reviews, updates, and onsite support.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience programming Beckhoff TwinCAT and Omron Sysmac controls.
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text, Ladder, Function Block).
• Experience with industrial networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, etc.) and motion control solutions.
• Familiarity with electrical design tools and schematic development.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with robotics or vision systems integration.
• Knowledge of safety PLCs, servo drives, and automation protocols.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for technical and career growth.
• Dynamic team environment with cutting-edge technology.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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