Controls Engineer 4

A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects. Experience with Siemens PLCs, Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, robotics, or similar controls technology is highly preferred.

Our client, a Automotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Controls Engineer for their Flint, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation.
• A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.
• Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
• Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
• Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
• Design electrical control panels.
• Design programmable logic controller software.
• Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
• Try out, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
• Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
• Travel to plant sites as required.
• Cover the V8 machine-floor production area and troubleshoot machinery/equipment to keep production running.
• Partner with maintenance when issues require control-engineering support.

 
Requirements:

• Looking for a team player who is energetic and able to interact with Maintenance and Production teams.
• Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
• Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
• Familiarity with basic safety standards.
• Capable of supervision.
• Hands-on controls engineering experience in the company’s engine plant supporting active production and machining equipment.
• Exposure to Siemens PLCs, Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, robotics, and machine troubleshooting.
• Opportunity to build company’s plant experience and learn the facility, equipment, and company’s work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred but not required.
• 8-10 years of relevant control/technology experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, including the ability to program, read, and understand logic.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs, Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, robotics, or similar controls technology is highly preferred.
• Must be able to step into the controls work with limited foundational training; onboarding will focus on the company’s environment, plant, equipment locations, and team.
• GCCS/GCCH- Global Common Controls Hardware and Software.
• Proficient in Rockwell PLC’s Siemens Step7 PLC’s Siemens TIA Portal Ver.17 and 18 PLC , HMI’s
• Proficient on Fanuc Robots I/R Vision

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities