Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Department: Manufacturing
Job Reports To: Engineering Manager
We are in need of a 3 rd shift Controls Engineer

JOB SUMMARY :
Assists with development, design and testing of electronic control systems. Possesses general knowledge of various hardware and software used in the control of manufacturing processes and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for assisting with the design, development and installation of new PLC based control systems.
• Provides production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC related issues
• Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participates in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor.
• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.

QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification/Licensure :

• Associate Degree in Electrical or equivalent experience.
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.

Experience :

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Control Tech preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Basic knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500 / 5000, Factory Talk View Studio
• Understand and apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands and HMI usage.
• Demonstrated experience in the following: Electrical control system design, PLC programming and troubleshooting, Strong MS Office skills, willing to work overtime as per job requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, EthernetIP)
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron)
• Demonstrated use of electrical devices (i.e. proximity switches, load cells, LVDT's, signal conditioners, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities continued :

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
• Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 platforms, RS Logix, PanelView and PanelView Plus HMI applications, IFM and Keyence inspection camera applications.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES :
Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments. Normal mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external weather condition. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to thirty (30) lbs within the manufacturing plant environment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Allen Bradley: 2 years (Required)
• PLC: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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+91 7034756343

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