Controls Engineer- Riverside, MO, USA

About the role

This role is suited for an entry to mid-level controls engineer with hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement & Quality:
  • Participate in PFMEA analysis.
  • Support Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Aid in identifying and implementing error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions throughout the production process.
  • Identify abnormalities and support corrective actions to resolve root causes.
  • Engage in 8D or similar root-cause-based problem-solving activities.
• Engineering & Process Support:
  • Evaluate process impacts resulting from engineering changes.
  • Aid 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/OS, 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.
  • Aid in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits and automation-related equipment issues.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to work on C Crew: Fri & Sat - 6:00am to 4:30pm; Sun & Mon 6:00pm - 4:30am.