Controls Engineer - Piston Automotive

The Controls Engineer is responsible for documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices.  Help establish process and equipment specifications for Controls and Electrical power distribution systems.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts

• Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and 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 Piston Standards.
• Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians helping develop skillsets and strengthen the team.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• interface with automation and capital equipment vendors for control solutions.

• • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering, Programming
  • 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.).

   

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include