Title: Controls Engineer 3

Location: Redford, MI 48239

Pay Range: $50-55/he

Duration: 23 Months

Shifts: 11pm-7am, OR 3pm-11pm

Summary

The Controls Engineer will be the lead controls engineering contact addressing open issues on new and existing equipment within the Assembly platform, developing and implementing continuous improvement projects designed to achieve key equipment KPI indicators on current assembly lines, and addressing daily performance issues on an as –needed basis.

Job Description

• Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.
• Implement and support device level networks.
• Implement and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software.
• Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems.
• Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
• Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
• Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
• Sound knowledge of Daimler internal processes preferred.
• Analytical thinking, assertiveness and communication skills, capacity for teamwork.
• Strong commitment and flexibility.
• Read and understand electrical schematics.
• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow CE’s.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or 8 years of relevant experience.
• 5-7 years experience in manufacturing equipment hardware and software design practices & standards (i.e. PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, safety, etc.)
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)
• Knowledge of networks & database operation
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC's, drives, servos and software