Controls Engineer

Piston Automotive; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piston Automotive is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance production processes through effective control system development and automation. This full-time role requires expertise in PLC programming and collaboration with production teams to drive process improvements. Join a leading company committed to excellence in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry, offering competitive wages and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical & Rx Plans

Dental & Vision Plans

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with maintaining robots in production processes.
• Strong knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and improving control systems essential to production.
• Provide support for Controls related issues to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate on all controls related communication internally and externally.

Skills

PLC Programming

Vision Systems Programming

Robot Programming

Lean Concepts

AutoCAD

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Programming

Tools

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

FactoryTalk View Studio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range from initial project sourcing all the way through SOP +90 days, or as required for corporate employees or launch through EOP plant employees. Both may be required to support implementation of engineering changes for current production products. You will provide your controls expertise to help in tooling design and automation for new projects and process changes driven by product engineering changes. Additionally, responsible for the transfer of all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP; this includes all OEM equipment documentation (electronic and hard copies of manuals, BOM, drawings, recommended spare parts and recommended PM's). Participating in the development of RFQ's and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements. Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices. Supports Engineering Cost Estimator to supply quoted assumptions for the assembly process requirements, capital / tooling investments and direct / indirect labor. Help establish design goals, process and equipment specifications for Controls and Electrical power distribution systems.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts

Shift; Onsite - Plant, B Crew - 530 PM - 400 AM; Tues - Fri

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Programming, or a related field. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with maintaining robots in production processes
• Experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems.
• Strong knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems.
• Technical experience required with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, AutoCAD, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio
• Controls Technical proficiency requirement
• PLC Programming (2-4 years) Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000 processors
• Vision Systems Programming (2-4 years) Cognex, Keyence
• HMI Programming (2-4 years) FactoryTalk View Studio, PanelView Plus
• Robot Programming Touchup paths and troubleshoot stoppages
  
  
  

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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