Controls Engineer- Riverside, MO

Position: Controls Engineer- Riverside, MO, USA
JOB DESCRIPTION

* Job Summary

* Develop, maintain, and support automation control systems that are integral to the production process for the assembly of automotive seating and overhead systems. This role is suited for an entry to mid-level controls engineer with hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Continuous Improvement & Quality

* Participate in PFMEA analysis.

* Support Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

* Assist in identifying and implementing error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions throughout the production process.

* Participate in 8D or similar root-cause-based problem-solving activities.

* Identify abnormalities and support corrective actions to resolve root causes.

* Engineering & Process Support

* Support evaluation of process impacts resulting from engineering changes.

* Assist in equipment specification reviews and controls design discussions.

* Review equipment controls drawings and provide feedback as needed.

* Controls & Automation Responsibilities

* Troubleshoot, program, and diagnose PLC systems.

* Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.

* Support modifications and improvements to PLC programs.

* Maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers.

* Maintain backups and archives of PLC programs.

* Support and troubleshoot I/O devices connected to PLCs, including:

* HMIs

* Scanners

* Remote I/O

* Sensors

* Relays

* Solenoids

* Apply basic electronic and instrumentation principles to diagnose and restore equipment operation.

* Maintenance & Technical Support

* Support the Maintenance Department with equipment troubleshooting.

* Assist in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits and automation-related equipment issues.

* Qualifications

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

* Education and Experience

* 1-5 years of experience in controls or automation.

* Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is a plus but not required.

* Experience with:

* Allen-Bradley PLC platforms

* Studio 5000 software

* Control Logix systems

* Experience troubleshooting, programming, and diagnosing PLC systems.

* Able to work on C Crew:
Fri & Sat - 6:00am to 4:30pm;
Sun & Mon 6:00pm - 4:30am

PRIMARY LOCATION

Riverside MO