Position Details
Controls Engineer Apply
Our client, a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service, is seeking a Controls Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- To maintain or improve upon all hardware required for control systems located on facility floor.
- Read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.
- Complete design of electrical control systems including creation of electrical schematics using AutoCAD for new and retrofit press and manufacturing equipment.
- Understand, support, and program complete PLC and HMI programs located in equipment on the facility floor.
- Understand and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency and DC systems.
- Understand and support robotic programming located in equipment on the facility floor. (FANUC Material Handling).
- Assist engineers in specifying ancillary robotic welding equipment including weld guns, torches, cabling, dress out, tool changers, tip dressers, and torch cleaners.
- Strong understanding and technical knowledge of Siemens Step 7 Version 5.5.of Siemens Step 7 Version 5.5.
Required experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) years' experience as Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment, automotive industry a strong plus.
- Knowledge of HMI, Motoman, ABB, and Fanuc programming and troubleshooting skills.
- Adaptive to a fast-paced manufacturing environment; automotive industry a plus.
- Hands-on mentality and willingness to get dirty as it relates to new equipment build and commissioning, launch.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team in a manufacturing environment; automotive industry a plus.
This a full-time role in the Engineering Department team and reports to the Engineering Manager.
