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We have an outstanding career opportunity for aControls Engineerto join a leading Company located in theNorth Kansas City, MOsurrounding area.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting, and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range from initial project sourcing all the way through SOP +90 days, or as required for corporate employees or launch through EOP plant employees. Both may be required to support the implementation of engineering changes for current production products. You will provide your controls expertise to help in tooling design and automation for new projects and process changes driven by product engineering changes. Additionally, responsible for the transfer of all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP; this includes all OEM equipment documentation (electronic and hard copies of manuals, BOM, drawings, recommended spare parts, and recommended PMs). Participating in the development of RFQs and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements. Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices. Supports Engineering Cost Estimator to supply quoted assumptions for the assembly process requirements, capital/tooling investments, and direct/indirect labor. Help establish design goals, process, and equipment specifications for Controls and Electrical power distribution systems.

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 PCs and PLCs (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 the 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 them into our Standards.

+ Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians, helping develop skillsets and strengthening the team.

+ Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

+ Associate's 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.

+ 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, PowerPoint, 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance