Controls Engineer C-Crew

Piston Automotive•North Kansas City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting, and improving upon the control systems essential to production processes. Involvement spans from initial project sourcing through SOP +90 days, or as required for corporate or plant employees. This role supports the implementation of engineering changes for current production products, providing controls expertise for tooling design and automation for new projects and process changes. Additionally, the engineer is responsible for transferring all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP, including OEM documentation. They will participate in the development of RFQs and Equipment Specifications, program torque control systems, and select error-proofing devices. The role also supports Engineering Cost Estimators by providing assumptions for assembly process requirements, capital/tooling investments, and labor. Guidance is provided for design goals, process, and equipment specifications for Controls and Electrical power distribution systems.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering, Programming
2-4 years of experience in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Micro Logic, SLC 500's, ControlLogix 5000 processors) for Manual Assembly Cells, Automated Assembly Cells and Power & Free conveyor systems.
A minimum of 2-4 years programming of Vision Systems (Cognex, DVT, Keyence)
2-4 years of experience HMI programming (AB PanelView and PanelView Plus)
A minimum of 2 years of experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems. Including broadcast analysis from customer trigger through customer installation.
2 years of experience with Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems.
A minimum of 2 years of technical experience required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, AutoCAD, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RS View, ex.).

Responsibilities

Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation and tracking of assigned projects.
Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects.
Main interface with automation and capital equipment vendors for control solutions.
Provide controls guidance in equipment selection, overall operations and future expansion.
Integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, EthernetIP).
Provide support for Controls related issues, as required, to prevent or minimize production downtime.
Drive lean concepts (5S, OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization.
Implement process improvements to improve overall efficiencies, including automation.
Collaborate on all controls related communication internally and externally, including technical presentation, design reviews, capacity analysis, and feasibility studies.
Supports Purchasing in evaluation of new suppliers, products and technologies to help maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
Benchmarking processes and equipment throughout the industry and incorporating into Piston Standards.
Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians helping develop skillsets and strengthen the team.