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 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

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