Controls Engineer

Shift: Fri/Sat 6AM-4:30PM & Sun/Mon 5:30PM-4AM A private, tier-1 automotive assembly supplier is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team in North Kansas City, MO. This is a full-time/direct position with bonus and benefits. Responsibilities Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC. Responsible for the planning, coordination, 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 Company Standards. Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians helping develop skillsets and strengthen the team. Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician. Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering, Programming preferred. 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.). #J-18808-Ljbffr