We are looking for an accountable Mechanical Controls Engineer to be responsible for interfacing with engineering and technical aspects of industrial engineering projects.
Salary Pay Range: $91,000 – $100,000 annually
50% Travel
| Position Title: Controls Engineer | Reports To: |
| Location: Canton, MI | Function: Engineering |
| Travel: 50% to various job sites | Department: Engineering |
The Controls Engineer shall be capable of working directly with electrical control systems and hardware integration. They must be well versed in using PLC programming products, such as those made by Siemens, Allen-Bradley & Automation Direct which integrate with multiple input and output sources to create automated control systems. This position requires hands-on development and interaction with team members to develop automation requirements and transform them into effective production solutions. This is done with the use of software engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making hardware & software adaptations and modifications. This position will be based out of our Canton, Michigan office.
Salary Range: $91,000 – $100,000 per year based on skills and experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must always conduct yourself in a safe manner.
- Must comply with all company (and customer) safety and personnel policies and adhere to OSHA safety standards. Support and participate in activities that enhance the current safety culture at the site.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time at times of project implementation and could require extended stays at various locations during those times.
- Must be able to work weekends and overtime when needed.
- Complete work according to written and or verbal instructions, including direction as set forth.
- Perform and or support, but not limited to.
- Design systems that can automate processes.
- Master multi-tasker
- Design controls systems including panels and programs
- Lead design reviews in house and or with the customer.
- Define / design PLC ladder logic that supports the necessary controls interface, including all equipment safety parameters,
- Develop project bill of materials,
- Perform investigations and experiments to prove out new technology
- Upgrades and repairs to existing controls / equipment.
- Develop project timelines.
- Troubleshoot control issues, including but not limited PLC ladder logic, inputs, and outputs.
- Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements
- Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions.
- Perform equipment start up and verification, both on site and at the customer site.
- Maintain controls spare parts inventory and the requisition of replacement parts.
- Document and record design, inspection and or repair information / data.
- Perform other duties assigned from time to time by management team.
Skills & Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
- Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes.
- Minimum Five (5) years’ experience with PLC Programming. –
- Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix and CompactLogix), Siemens, Automation Direct and HMI experience is a plus.
- Experience in the application of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic techniques and principles is a plus to have.
- Thorough working knowledge of industrial controls devices including photo-electric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O.
- Advanced knowledge in reading schematic drawings, machine prints, ladder logic.
- Skilled in working within a team environment among a diverse group of individuals in varying occupations and varying skill levels
Required Experience and/or Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, or related field is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience with high-speed machines or other automated equipment
- Expert knowledge of ladder logic architecture focusing on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens and/or Automation Direct software platforms
- Demonstrated experience in PLC programming, commissioning of new equipment with motion control, as well as remote and field support
- Knowledge of AC Drives / VFD / HMI / Servo / PID and Motion Control is strongly preferred
- AutoCAD skills
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
Note: The duties and responsibilities listed above area intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.