Piston Automotive ยท 2 hours ago
Controls Engineer C-Crew
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPiston Automotive is dedicated to improving production processes through better teams and innovative solutions. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting control systems essential to production, ensuring efficient operations and project implementation.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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.)
Benefits
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
Company
Piston Automotive
Piston Automotive specializes in product design, prototype testing, process engineering design and development, and supply chain management.
501-1000 employees
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