Manufacturing Engineer (Controls)
Date: Jul 1, 2025
Location: Carthage, MO, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Manufacturing Engineer (Controls Engineer) within our Engineering team to help support our business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That's right! In fact, in 2019, we were named as one of GM's Supplier of the Year recipients. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Manufacturing Engineer (Controls Engineer) you will be responsible for the smooth operation and integration of machine control systems, robots, and vision inspection systems in our automated manufacturing environment. This includes the development and installation of new systems and continuous improvement and troubleshooting of existing systems. The position is responsible for the daily supervision of the Controls and Vison Technicians and development and maintenance of the BOM and Engineering Change System. You will also be a member of the core teams, bring your knowledge and expertise into the early stages of process and machine development and design to meet our customers’ needs.
So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Engineer (Controls Engineer)?
- Collaboratively design, test, and troubleshoot new components for new and existing machines
- Control and Coordinate improvement projects with outside vendors, internal engineering, and maintenance
- Design electrical circuits and build prototypes to prove concepts
- Program various PLC’s, primarily A-B, and function in multiple ladder logic programs
- Program and work with vision inspection systems and robotics systems
- Develop and maintain BOM’s and Engineering Change Request
- Supervise the Controls and Vision Technicians
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Supervisor and/or Manager experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting servo systems, electro-mechanical systems, and test engineering
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical departments
- Self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
- Project management and timeline development skills
- 2-3 years of electrical wiring and troubleshooting experience
- 2-3 years of PLC and Ladder Logic experience
- 2-3 years of Electrical Engineering experience
- Knowledge of robot programming and troubleshooting
Reasons You’ll Love It Here
Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.
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.
Our Commitment to You
We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.
Leggett & Platt is committed to making reasonable accommodation to the known of physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
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