Automotive Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Lead

Shift: Fri/Sat 6AM-4:30PM & Sun/Mon 5:30PM-4AM

A private, tier-1 automotive assembly supplier is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team in North Kansas City, MO. This is a full-time/direct position with bonus and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, 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, Ethernet IP)
• 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 Company Standards.
• Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians helping develop skillsets and strengthen the team.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) in Engineering, Programming preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Micro Logic, SLC 500's, Control Logix 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 Panel View and Panel View 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.).