Software Controls Engineer
Engineering Technology Associates, Inc.
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Today
- $90,000–$94,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians. • Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Sterling Heights, MI |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $90,000–$94,000 Per Year |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Troy, Michigan, US |
| Website | http://www.eta.com/ |
Description
Position Description:
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
• Review and coordinate project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment
Qualifications
Skills Required:
PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
Skills Preferred:
Robotics, Computer Vision
Experience Required:
• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
Experience Preferred:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
Fanuc controls troubleshooting
CNC troubleshooting
Skills
- PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
About Company
For over 43 years, ETA has been a premier engineering consulting and software development company providing services worldwide. Its client list includes General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, Thomas Built Buses, Navistar, ICRC and TACOM, as well as other Fortune1000 companies in the banking and information technology sector. ETA also provides staffing as a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry and has been recognized as the 'Supplier of the Year'. As a leader in the field, ETA seeks exceptional candidates and teams to fulfill the client's needs, on time and on budget. ETA is always searching for and working with the best of the best. A strong commitment to long-term partnerships, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry practices, give ETA the ability to proactively and comprehensively understand the client's overall staffing needs and provide you with rewarding career opportunities.