Controls Engineer

Stryten Energy • Kansas City, MO

59d • Onsite

About The Position

Stryten Energy is hiring a Controls Engineer for our state-of-the-art, cutting-edge, 9-year-old plant in Kansas City, MO. This role is crucial for ensuring the plant produces the grids that go into the batteries our customers depend upon across the country. The plant is located close to the airport and within the suburbs of Kansas City. The Controls Engineer will report to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the 45 employees in operations. Training is available directly from the manufacturer on proprietary rolling mill and punch press equipment. With 5 manufacturing facilities in the US, there are opportunities for advancement and growth within the company. Beyond troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, this role will involve a new project for the upcoming year, including the addition of a new vision system to the plant and other key initiatives.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an industrial controls engineer in support of engineering/maintenance of plant operations preferred.
• Demonstrate an ability to read, interpret, and create PLC programming, including Ladder Diagram (LD), Sequential Function Charts (FC), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), and Instruction List (IL).
• Allen Bradley experience required
• Experience powering up electrical systems, troubleshooting, and hardware configuration
• Experience with servo motors, power drives, and overhead cranes
• Familiar with UL standards and motion controls
• Strong Allen-Bradley software programming experience, including RS Logix 5000/Studio 5000 Logix Designer
• Experience programming VFDs, HMIs, servo drives, robotics, and other controllers
• Experience with the creation, administration, troubleshooting, and internal/external interface of Ethernet machine networks
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Windows-based programs, Autodesk CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.), MS Office, and MS Project

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Inductive Automation’s Ignition software is a plus
• Exposure to Cognex or Keyence is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs
• Contribute to the team responsible for specifying, designing, acquiring, and validating manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Interface with equipment suppliers and Operations to assure new machinery is built, integrated, delivered, and will run to Stryten Energy's controls and programming standards
• Work with factory-level engineers and technicians to standardize controls and programming
• Design, develop, and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, equipment layouts, and electrical schematics using drafting tools and computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software
• Recommend controls and programming modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions, minimize operator errors, eliminate recurring equipment issues, increase efficiency, increase output, decrease set-up time, and decrease cost
• Configure HMI systems (touch screen)
• Research suppliers for assembly components and create an electrical bill of materials for existing or new projects
• Advise EHS, Operations, Engineering, and suppliers on OSHA compliance and safe operating procedures for machinery and programming
• Utilize lean concepts on projects throughout the plant to achieve goals
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Benefits

• Training is available directly from the manufacturer on proprietary rolling mill and punch press equipment used.
• Opportunities to move up or around within the company.

What This Job Offers

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