Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift

Wentzville, MO

A private, minority-owned tier 1 automotive assembly supplier is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team in Wentzville. This is a full-time/direct position with benefits. 3rd Shift (10:30pm - 6:30am) 6 days a week with straight time overtime pay.

Overview

The Plant Controls Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the control systems essential to production processes within the manufacturing facility. This position involves supporting and improving existing control systems to ensure optimal production efficiency and safety. The plant Controls Engineer provides expertise for the maintenance of ongoing production processes, including the implementation and documentation of required process changes to support continuous improvement and product changes. The Controls Engineer assists in optimizing tooling design and automation processes to prevent or minimize production downtime. You should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction, make decisions independently, and able to motivate others to complete the task at hand.

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize machine performance using PLC data
Lead root cause analysis for systemic and intermittent issues
Selection and integration of error and mistake proofing devices to address quality concerns
Understand and maintain machine Ethernet networks
Conduct regular audits on safety control programs and devices
Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned projects
Interface with automation and capital equipment vendors
During new equipment launches responsible for transferring all equipment and process documentation to the production plant prior to SOP.
Supporting all OEM equipment documentation (electronic and hard copies of manuals, BOM, drawings, recommended spare parts and recommended PM’s).
Lead activities in new product/process manufacturing and recommend improvements
Develop preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with plant management
Support controls-related issues to minimize production downtime
Guide maintenance technicians to develop skill-sets and strengthen the team
Ensure peak efficiency and safety of all manufacturing machinery and equipment
Assist in installation and maintenance of machines and tools
Analyze equipment requirements and assist in requisition of tools and spare parts
Identify and recommend efficiency improvements to reduce cost

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Programming, or a related field. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 2 years as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
Experience with maintaining robots in production processes
Experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems.
Strong knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems.
Technical experience required with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, AutoCAD, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio
Controls Technical proficiency requirement:
PLC Programming (2-4 years): Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000 processors
Vision Systems Programming (2-4 years): Cognex, Keyence
HMI Programming (2-4 years): FactoryTalk View Studio, PanelView Plus
Robot Programming: Touchup paths and troubleshoot stoppages

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