Electric Engineer or Electronic Engineer

Roles:
The Controls Engineer position serves as a technical resource to both skilled trades and production departments. The controls engineer addresses open issues on new and existing equipment, developing and implementing continuous improvement projects designed to achieve key performance Indicators (KPIs) and addressing daily performance issues. This position participates in a cross-functional team to resolve highly technical equipment failures. Controls Engineers also work closely with equipment and robot logic to maintain production throughput of Detroit Engines and Axles.

Job Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, implement, and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI, and Robot controls.
Troubleshoot, implement, and support device level networks (Profibus).
Troubleshoot, 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.
Program robot positional points and robot control sequences
Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.

Skills:
Knowledge 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
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC's, drives, servos and software
SQL Programming Language
Visual Basic Programming Language
Robot Programming and Vision systems
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Effective oral and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent application

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
5-7 years experience required.


MUST HAVE:
Experienced working with production equipment with Siemens
Programming and troubleshooting robots
Knowledge of networks and databases