About this role
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 ControlLogix 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
• 4–5 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
• ControlLogix 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