Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 3
Location: Casa Grande AZ 85193
Duration: 4 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: 8am-5pm PST (Mon-Fri)
Job Description:
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The Sr. Controls Engineer will play a lead role in advancing Clients goal of being a highly automated manufacturing company.
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S/he will work closely with external equipment suppliers and internal teaams including Engineering Quality Production and Maintenance to design program test and commission complex automation systems.
ROLE:
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Be a subject matter expert in industrial control systems for the manufacturing engineering team. Participate in developing process and equipment concepts for RFQs to suppliers.
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Create hardware software safety and maintenance standards for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications such as conveyance material handling dispensing fastening joining inspection.
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Collaborate with equipment suppliers in selection of controls components design of electrical cabinets design of machine-mounted controls hardware power distribution and cable management.
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Collaborate with equipment suppliers in software development for programmable controllers human-machine interfaces industrial robots and machine vision systems.
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Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems such as MES and SCADA.
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Integrate with the project team on all stages of equipment development from conception to launch.
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Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness and lead continuous improvement projects to improve metrics.
SKILLS:
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Proficiency in control system design including selection of components creating power distribution and network architecture diagrams creating detailed electrical schematics documenting sequence of operation and functional requirements.
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Detailed knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC HMI IO Drives hardware and software.
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Proficiency in programming PLCs using Ladder Logic Function Block and Structured Text language.
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Proficiency in Ignition SCADA software including advanced features such as scripting database connections enterprise administration.
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Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet Ethernet/IP and IO Link.
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Experience in interfacing PLCs with peripherals such as variable frequency drives servo drives machine vision systems barcode scanners RFID readers etc.
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Familiarity with industrial robots and knowledge of interfacing PLCs with robots including standard and safety IO to manage robot program execution prevent collisions and ensure operator safety.
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Knowledge of computer networking concepts OSI model managed switches subnets VLANs
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Ability to program in higher level computer languages Python C# SQL
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Detailed knowledge of equipment safety standards such as ISO12100 ISO 13849 and ISO 10218.
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Familiarity with commonly used safety system components such as safety relays light curtains area scanners guard monitoring and guard locking devices.
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Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from concept through design programming and commissioning.
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Working knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD and CATIA.
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Strong organization skills tracking schedule and open items creating meeting agendas and minutes.
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Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and
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professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelors Degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer engineering or related field
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2-5 years of experience in a Controls Engineering role in the automotive industry
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Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.