Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer

SRC Holdings Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Holiday bonus opportunities

Job summary

SRC Automotive, Inc. seeks a Controls & Manufacturing Engineer in Springfield, MO to improve manufacturing performance via PLC controls, robotics, and automation.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and suppliers to boost uptime, safety, quality and efficiency while supporting new equipment launches. The role emphasizes PLC programming, machine vision, 3D printing, data collection, and process monitoring, with a focus on continuous improvement and IATF

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Product Development.
• Five (5) years of Manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls systems using schematics and PLC logic.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, machining, metals, and production tooling.
• Ability to visualize complex equipment problems and prioritize tasks across multiple projects.
• Experience with Python for manufacturing automation, data acquisition, or tooling.
• Hands-on 3D printing experience for prototyping and production support.
• Experience with machine vision systems, cameras, lighting, and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment and automation.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual operations for safety, quality, productivity or cost gains.
• Develop Python scripts to automate tasks, collect data, interface with equipment, and monitor processes.
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and improvement of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Utilize 3D printing to rapidly prototype fixtures, gauges, tooling, and production aids.
• Integrate, configure, and troubleshoot machine vision systems for inspection and process control.
• Review manufacturability and production standards for new product lines.
• Improve facility layout, product flow, and capital equipment decisions.
• Train personnel on new equipment and assist with maintenance and process improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

Python scripting

Machine vision

Robotics

Automation

Data analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

IATF 16949 knowledge

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline

Tools

3D printing

Job description

SRC Automotive, Inc. seeks a Controls & Manufacturing Engineer in Springfield, MO to improve manufacturing performance via PLC controls, robotics, and automation.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and suppliers to boost uptime, safety, quality and efficiency while supporting new equipment launches. The role emphasizes PLC programming, machine vision, 3D printing, data collection, and process monitoring, with a focus on continuous improvement and IATF