Controls/Automation Engineers (Automotive)

Our client, a Global leading automotive supplier is looking to hire two Controls Engineers for their manufacturing plant in Riverside, MO. This is an excellent opportunity with plenty of opportunity for growth.
Job Duties:

• Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Support various I/O devices connected to PLC’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
• Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.
• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.
• Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.
• Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.

Required Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent 
• 5+ years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience, automotive is a plus 
• Experience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControLogix and Panelview development software is a must 
• Willing to work off shifts and overtime, if necessary 
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Hands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen Events and/or other lean manufacturing strategies 

Preferred 

• Experience in the automotive industry 
• Experience working in a JIT environment 
• Experience working with robotic automation 
• Past Seating R&D Experience