Direct Hire 3rd Shift Controls Engineer II Wentzville

Up to $115K

Standard work days are 9 hrs

OT after 45 hrs

Bachelor's Degree Required

10PM-7AM

JIT Plant/follows GM schedule

Relocation assistance available

CONTROLS ENGINEER

WENTZVILLE, MO - PLANT

3rd SHIFT

As a member of the Engineering team, the Engineer will be responsible for all plant equipment controls engineering & improvement functions and overall plant operational support.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Develops implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout (AutoCAD) and production processes.

• Modifies programming for PLCs (typically Allen Bradley), HMIs, robots, vision inspection cameras, electric torque tools and plant automation as needed - often with and while directing Maintenance team.

• Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware

• Coordinates with others in order to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions

• Provides technical assistance as needed

• Develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems for plant equipment

• Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software

• Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements

• Maintain quality and safety standards

• Develops implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout and production processes

• Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production

• Research and purchases tools and equipment as required

• Manages projects including installation and modifications of tools and equipment by contractors and internal Maintenance team

• Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions

• Manages facility alterations and improvements

• Instructs maintenance on modifications or repairs to production equipment

• Supervises Skilled Trades for projects and to cover Supervisor absences

• Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, CSA, ESA, PHSR, WSIB, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations

• Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves, co-workers and direct reports

• Uses and or wears personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn

• Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed

Your Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency

• High School diploma is required

• Degree/Diploma in related Engineering/Automation discipline

Experience/Skill:

• 3 years' experience in a Controls Engineering position within the Manufacturing and/or Automotive Industry

• Understanding of JIT (just in time) manufacturing

• Strong understanding of industrial automation and safety requirements

• Lean Manufacturing

• Strong skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControLogix 5000-5580.

• Strong Skills in HMI Design, Preferably FactoryTalk View and Ignition; WonderWare. LabVIEW

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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