Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation for Lean Manufacturing

Piston Automotive; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Rx, dental & vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle and product discounts

Job summary

Piston Automotive in Kansas City is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop and enhance control systems integral to production processes. Responsibilities include overseeing projects from sourcing through SOP, programming control systems, and improving equipment standards.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, as well as proficiency in PLC and HMI programming. The company offers competitive wages and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• 2-4 years of PLC programming experience for assembly cells.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and RSLogix.

Responsibilities

• Analyze machine performance utilizing the PLC.
• Coordinate and implement assigned projects.
• Integrate and network PCs and PLCs.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision system programming

HMI programming

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Programming or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley MicroLogix

Cognex

AutoCAD

Job description

Piston Automotive in Kansas City is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop and enhance control systems integral to production processes. Responsibilities include overseeing projects from sourcing through SOP, programming control systems, and improving equipment standards.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, as well as proficiency in PLC and HMI programming. The company offers competitive wages and a range of benefits.