We have an outstanding career opportunity for aControls Engineerto join a leading Company located in theNorth Kansas City, MOsurrounding area. 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 control guidance in equipment selection, overall operations, and future expansion. + Integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, EthernetIP) + Provide support for control-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 presentations, design reviews, capacity analysis, and feasibility studies. + Supports Purchasing in evaluating 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 business 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 essential functions. Basic Hiring Criteria : + Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering , Programming . + Minimum 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician. + Minimum 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. + Minimum 2-4 years programming of Vision Systems (Cognex, DVT, Keyence) + Minimum 2-4 years of experience in HMI programming (AB PanelView and PanelView Plus) + Minimum 2 years of experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS, and Batch manufacturing systems, including broadcast analysis from customer trigger through customer installation. + Minimum 2 years of experience with Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems. + Minimum 2 years of technical experience required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RS View, etc). VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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