Brightwing is looking for an experienced controls engineer as a direct-hire for our client in Metro-Detroit. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of cradle-to-grave controls engineering experience. You'll work with an established, stable, privately held company with plenty of growth opportunity.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Confirm systems’ and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods and testing properties.
• Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components, soliciting observations from operators.
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods, testing finished products and systems capabilities.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product database by writing computer programs, entering data.
• Maintain professional and technological knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
• Review projects including quotes, job specs, and resolve any quote to job specifications differences.
• Design and document hardware, electrical wiring, and pneumatic diagrams for industrial control systems.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, requesting repair service.
• Complete projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Design PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) software.
• Design HMI (Human Machine Interface) software.
• Design servo controller/motor hardware and software.
• Provide technical support for training of plant personnel and for installation of tools and equipment.
• Process the job from cradle to grave.
• Coordinate with project manager, mechanical designer, and assembler to ensure a successful project.

Position Requirements:

• AS/BSEE, AS/BSEET, or Technical degree
• 3-5 years Industry experience
• Proficient with the application of PLC hardware and software for both the Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Proficient with the application of servo drive hardware and software using both the Allen Bradley Ultra 5000 & the Kinetic Motion Control platforms.
• Microprocessor & DSP programming ability in “C” language and/or assembly language.
• Ability to read and understand digital logic schematics, ladder logic and IEC 61131-3 diagrams.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Proven troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Familiar with electrical and safety standards
• Familiarity with ePlan is a plus.

Software Requirements:

• Rockwell Software RS5, RS500, RS5000
• Rockwell Software PanelBuilder1400e, PanelBuilder32, RSView
• Rockwell Software RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet IP
• Rockwell Servo Controllers Ultra5000, Kinetics
• Emerson Servo Controllers
• Siemens Step7
• Siemens ProTool/Pro
• Siemens SIMATIC
• General Motors Certification is a plus

Travel Requirements:

• 25% travel minimum, domestic and international opportunities