Controls Engineer (1151465)

The Judge Group; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is looking for a skilled Controls Engineer in Wentzville, MO to drive automation initiatives in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, AutoCAD-enabled plant layout modifications, and close work with the maintenance team.

You will design, implement, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, ensuring safety and quality standards while managing projects with contractors. Strong automation knowledge and hands-on CAD capabilities are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or experiential equivalency.
• High school diploma is required.
• Degree/diploma in engineering/automation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develops implementation strategies for plant layout modifications (AutoCAD) and production processes.
• Modifies PLC/HMI/robot and automation programming; directs Maintenance team.
• Troubleshoots process and hardware issues.
• Coordinates with teams to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions.
• Provides technical assistance as needed.
• Develops and supervises electrical control systems for plant equipment.
• Installs and supports PLC-based hardware and software.
• Analyzes plant processes and implements improvements.
• Maintains quality and safety standards.
• Manages project installations and modifications of tools with contractors and Maintenance.
• Instructs maintenance on modifications or repairs.

Skills

Controls engineering

Lean manufacturing

JIT manufacturing

Industrial automation

Safety compliance

Education

Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency

High School diploma is required

Degree/Diploma in related Engineering/Automation discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

SLC/ControLogix 5000-5580

HMI Design (FactoryTalk View)

Ignition

WonderWare

LabVIEW

Job description

Location

Wentzville, MO

Salary

$100,000.00 USD Annually - $115,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Green Card or US Citizens

3rd Shift - 10pm-7am

The Role

• Develops implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout (AutoCAD) and production processes.
• Modifies programming for PLCs (typically Allen Bradley), HMIs, robots, vision inspection cameras, electric torque tools and plant automation as needed – often with and while directing Maintenance team.
• Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware
• Coordinates with others in order to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
• Provides technical assistance as needed
• Develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems for plant equipment
• Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software
• Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements
• Maintain quality and safety standards
• Develops implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout and production processes
• Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production
• Research and purchases tools and equipment as required
• Manages projects including installation and modifications of tools and equipment by contractors and internal Maintenance team
• Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions
• Manages facility alterations and improvements
• Instructs maintenance on modifications or repairs to production equipment
• Supervises Skilled Trades for projects and to cover Supervisor absences
• Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, CSA, ESA, PHSR, WSIB, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations
• Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves, co-workers and direct reports
• Uses and or wears personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn
• Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed

Your Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency
• High School diploma is required
• Degree/Diploma in related Engineering/Automation discipline

Experience/Skill

• 3 years’ experience in a Controls Engineering position within the Manufacturing and/or Automotive Industry
• Understanding of JIT (just in time) manufacturing
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and safety requirements
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strong skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControLogix 5000-5580.
• Strong Skills in HMI Design, Preferably FactoryTalk View and Ignition; WonderWare. LabVIEW