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** **Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m** ----------------------------------------------------------------- **PRIMARY LOCATION** Riverside MO