We make life more comfortable.

 

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

 

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

 

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

 

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

PURPOSE:

 

To support production by delivering, maintaining and improving equipment and processes.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Analyze equipment downtime/efficiency/issues to determine improvement opportunities and then implement programming changes to existing equipment. Modify programming to existing equipment for product design changes. Review electrical component technologies/suppliers for equipment specifications and sourcing decisions. Research new technologies and investigate incorporating into new or existing equipment. Evaluate feasibility of integrating new products/technologies into existing equipment. Analyze and implement the programming requirements for different processes on Automation and manual production lines. Propose and implement ideas to improve and standardize programming methodology of new and existing equipment. Work with maintenance technicians to understand project requirements/troubleshoot equipment issues. Maintain programming documentation and adhere to company software backup strategy. Program modifications on current vision systems for new products or new inspection features. Participates actively in the requirement to retain ISO9001, IATF16949 certification. Responsible for knowing and upholding the H&S Policy and for working in a safe manner and reporting all unsafe or unhealthy conditions or acts. Completes any other assignments, duties and projects that may be assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum 3 years programming experience Preferably completed a BS in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics or a Diploma for Industrial Automation at a recognized university/college or equivalent experience Able to read and modify electrical drawings Able to program and troubleshoot equipment that use PLCs, HMIs, Robots and other devices. Able to work with Omron CX-One.  Ability to work with Sysmac Studio and Beckhoff TwinCat is an asset. Able to work with and develop HMI applications. Able to interface PLC commands with external devices such as robots, vision systems and databases. Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCat, Ethernet/IP, Serial, DeviceNet etc. Knowledge of Servo motors and interfacing PLC commands to servos. Ability to work with Cognex, Omron and Keyence vision systems is an asset. Able to work with and develop robotic applications, preferably Motoman, is an asset.

 

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com

 

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad. Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

 

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

 

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

 

For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Regarding Equal Employment / Equal Access

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all its Canadian affiliates value the diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring to our workplace. We believe the presence in our workforce of individuals with characteristics protected under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, persons from all faiths and national origins and of all colors reward us with greater talent, new ideas and unique perspectives.

It is therefore our policy to recruit, hire, promote, transfer, administer benefits and handle all other conditions of employment in a non-discriminatory manner without discrimination regarding any protected status under local human rights legislation. Our Chief Executive Officer has requested that all of our employees make equal opportunity a priority.

We are committed to workplace accessibility and accommodation of persons with disabilities. Should you have any need for accommodation at any stage of the hiring or recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide appropriate accommodation or address any accessibility-related needs. This information will be handled as confidentially as practical. You are welcome to contact a member of our Corporate Employee Relations staff at 417-358-8131 if you need assistance to apply, wish to discuss an accommodation, or have questions about this notice.