Controls Engineer A-Crew

Piston Automotive; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

FSA

HSA

Company 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Vehicle Discounts

Product Discounts

Job summary

Piston Automotive, Kansas City, MO, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support production control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems. You will drive projects from sourcing through SOP, partner with automation vendors, and lead lean improvements to boost efficiency.

Requires 2–4 years PLC programming (AB Micro Logic, SLC 500, ControlLogix), 2–4 years Vision System programming (Cognex, DVT, Keyence), and a 2+ year background in HMI programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Programming required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and calculate machine performance using PLC.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement and track assigned projects.
• Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects.
• Interface with automation and capital equipment vendors for control solutions.
• Provide controls guidance in equipment selection and operations and future expansion.
• Integrate PCs and PLCs (TCP/IP, EthernetIP).
• Support controls related issues to prevent downtime.
• Drive lean concepts (5S, OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM).
• Collaborate on controls communication, design reviews, and feasibility studies.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision systems

HMI programming

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Programming

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

SLC 500

ControlLogix 5000

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

PanelView

PanelView Plus

Cognex

DVT

Keyence

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Hours - A Crew - 600 AM - 430 PM Monday - Thursday

• 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.
• 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.).

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.