Plant Controls Engineer: Optimize PLC Systems & Uptime
Piston Group & Piston Automotive LLC
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Job summary
Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family, seeks a Plant Controls Engineer to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems in our Mississauga facility. You will analyze machine performance, lead root-cause investigations, and support safe, efficient production.
The role requires 2+ years in controls, an engineering degree, experience with Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Cognex/Keyence vision, and automation hardware. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to advance.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Programming, or related field.
- 2+ years as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
- Experience maintaining robots in production processes.
- Experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems.
- Strong knowledge of manual and automated assembly systems and technologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio.
- PLC Programming (Allen Bradley) 2–4 years.
- Vision Systems Programming (Cognex, Keyence) 2–4 years.
- HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View Studio, PanelView Plus) 2–4 years.
- Robot Programming: touchup paths and troubleshoot stoppages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize machine performance using PLC data.
- Lead root cause analysis for systemic and intermittent issues.
- Select and integrate error-proofing devices for quality.
- Understand and maintain machine ethernet networks.
- Conduct audits on safety control programs and devices.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned projects.
- Interface with automation and capital equipment vendors.
- Transfer all equipment and process documentation during new equipment launches.
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Job description
Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family, seeks a Plant Controls Engineer to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems in our Mississauga facility. You will analyze machine performance, lead root-cause investigations, and support safe, efficient production.
The role requires 2+ years in controls, an engineering degree, experience with Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Cognex/Keyence vision, and automation hardware. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to advance.
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