Controls Engineer - SRC Automotive

SRC Holdings • Springfield, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SRC Automotive’s Controls Engineer improves manufacturing performance through the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated equipment and control systems. The role is a technical resource for manufacturing operations, with an emphasis on PLC controls, robotics, automation, machine integration, process reliability, and equipment performance. The engineer works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and equipment suppliers to increase uptime, improve safety and quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and support new equipment and process launches.

The position combines controls and automation work with broader manufacturing engineering responsibilities. It supports production processes, new product lines, equipment and tooling decisions, facility layout, process improvement, and compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and other quality standards. Work takes place in both an office and a manufacturing environment in Springfield, Missouri.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
• Five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Product Development.
• Five years of manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls systems using schematics, PLC logic, diagnostic tools, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, metal properties, and applying mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling.
• Ability to visualize and comprehend manufacturing equipment or tooling problems, understand interrelated factors, and attend to detail.
• Ability to integrate existing methods with new innovations to solve production problems economically and in a timely manner.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Windows environments; working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, email, and web-enabled applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize 5–10 projects or cases at a time.
• Effective relationship management with coworkers in a team environment and with customers or prospects in an engineering sales and support context.
• Effective time management, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Desire to expand personal competencies and capabilities through training and education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a quality system; IATF 16949:2016 is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of marine and automotive powertrain products.
• Experience in product flow, plant layout, assembly and machining equipment, and continuous improvement systems.
• Experience with Python programming for manufacturing automation, data acquisition, data analysis, equipment communication, or engineering productivity tools.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing for prototyping, fixtures, gauges, tooling, or production support.
• Experience with industrial machine vision systems, including camera, lighting, lens, inspection-tool setup, integration, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment and automation.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual operations when improvements in safety, quality, productivity, or cost can be demonstrated.
• Develop and maintain Python-based scripts and applications to automate engineering tasks, collect and analyze production data, interface with manufacturing equipment, and improve process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Support programming, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Use 3D printing/additive manufacturing to develop prototypes, fixtures, gauges, tooling, and other manufacturing aids; evaluate materials and printing methods for production applications.
• Integrate, configure, and troubleshoot machine vision systems for inspection, measurement, error-proofing, part identification, and automated process control.
• Participate in decisions about the manufacturability and production of new product lines.
• Work with Production, Sales, and Materials to establish and revise production standards.
• Review and improve facility layout and product flow.
• Assist Maintenance with machine and tool installation.
• Set up new equipment and ensure satisfactory operation.
• Train production personnel on new equipment operation and processes.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities.
• Recommend and implement new processes, controls, and manufacturing methods.
• Stay informed about new manufacturing technology and equipment, investigate potential applications, and recommend feasible and practical adoption.
• Follow engineering processes to maintain IATF 16949:2016 certification and other quality standards.
• Assist with capital budgeting and evaluate new and potential capital equipment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with opportunity for career growth and promotion from within.
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance beginning on the 61st day of employment.
• Bonus opportunity of up to 13% based on company financial goals.
• Paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• 5% 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness center and wellness program with free mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level