Automotive Controls Engineer: PLC & Robotics Expert

Actalent

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 105,000

Full time

20 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
HSA
EAP

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a permanently onsite role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on optimizing automated manufacturing systems, PLC data analysis, and robust troubleshooting to improve throughput, quality, and safety.

Collaboration with maintenance, production, and vendors is essential for new equipment launches and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience, with strong PLC, HMI, and vision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and optimize machine performance using PLC data to improve throughput, quality, and reliability.
  • Lead root cause analysis for equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Interface with automation vendors to support new equipment launches and upgrades.
  • Develop preventive maintenance programs with plant management to improve uptime.
  • Mentor maintenance technicians to strengthen controls capabilities.

Skills

PLC programming
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
HMI programming
Vision systems
Robotics experience
Electrical schematics
AutoCAD
Industrial networking
Project management
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000 Logix Designer
FactoryTalk View Studio
PanelView Plus
Cognex Vision
Keyence Vision
AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a permanently onsite role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on optimizing automated manufacturing systems, PLC data analysis, and robust troubleshooting to improve throughput, quality, and safety.

Collaboration with maintenance, production, and vendors is essential for new equipment launches and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience, with strong PLC, HMI, and vision

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