Lead Controls Engineer
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$ 115000 - 140000
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Position Title:Lead Controls Engineer
Estimated Total Compensation:$115000$140000
This is an onsite position in Grand Rapids MI. Axis does not currently offer remote positions or relocation packages.
Axis Automation is looking for careeroriented Controls Engineers to join a dynamic tightknit team creating custom factory automation equipment. Were a company with big ambitions plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!
Axis leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize design integrate deploy and service factory automation systems for forwardthinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.
Position Description:Lead Controls Engineers work with other Controls Engineers Project Managers Mechanical Engineers Builders Technicians and other personnel to quote design implement and document control systems for various types of automation and robotic equipment. You will be personally involved with system design simulation machine programming debug and validation / buyoff as well as leading a team of engineers to do the same.
Position Opportunity:
- Lead Controls Engineer: Substantial years of experience in Controls Engineering and Controls Design with recognized technical expertise ability to lead larger projects interface with customers support other team members and be a selfstarter.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop wellcrafted code to provide automated machinery that meets or exceeds customer efficiency demands.
- Develop electrical and pneumatic system designs of automated work cells.
- Lead Controls design and simulation presentations with internal team customers and suppliers.
- Provide realtime debug and runoff support for automated machinery at Axis Automation as well as customer facilities.
- Interpret customer specifications and communicate effectively to produce machinery that meets both customer and Axis Automation specifications.
- Ensure equipment meets industry safety guidelines.
- Support build and electrical teams.
- Take project assignment and direction from Controls Engineering Manager.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Lead assigned projects and direct project teams as well as monitor Controls timelines.
- Lead both small and large teams on multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to train and teach less experienced Controls Engineers and CoOps / Interns.
- Create and improve standards and procedures for the Controls department.
- Communicate with vendors to specify and source major purchased components.
- Professional management of customer relationships and requests.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in related engineering field strongly preferred
- 6 years experience in a Controls / automation focused role
- Willing to travel domestically approximately 1020
- Programming experience with PLC HMI Robot (pendant and simulation programming) Motion Control and Vision Systems
- Design experience with electrical and pneumatic systems
- Preferred software experience: RSLogix5000/500 Studio5000 TIA Portal FactoryTalk Ignition ProView AutoCAD Electrical Robot Studio Roboguide Motosim Keyence and Cognex softwares.
Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA plan LTD STD Life Insurance 401(K) with employer match Parental leave
Health Benefits are available to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire
Employment Type
Full Time
