Piston Automotive
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.
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.
Participating in the development of RFQ's and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements. Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices.
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. 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 Shift;
Onsite - Plant, B Crew - 5:30 PM - 4:00 AM; Tues - Fri Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Associate 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 Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee.
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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. 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 Shift;
Onsite - Plant, B Crew - 5:30 PM - 4:00 AM; Tues - Fri Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Associate 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 Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee.
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