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Controls Engineer

Branex Group
Gary, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Hire - 2nd Shift : Tuesday - Friday 6pm - 6 am

Fully Onsite, No Travel

Need Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC Troubleshooting, Fanuc

I / O, Ethernet, ControlNet / DeviceNet REQUIRED

Candidate must be open to working weekends when necessary (when customer is working weekends)

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.
  • Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
  • Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.
  • Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
  • Limits of Authority
  • Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
  • Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
  • Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
  • Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
  • Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
  • Initiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signed
  • Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling
  • Sign off “Approved” layouts for facility if required.
  • Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

Must have proven experience in : PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs : Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.

Education Requirements

  • 2-year minimum college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Additional Requirements

  • PLC understanding and programming
  • Good mechanical / electrical skills
  • Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communications
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel)
  • Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilities
  • Must have blue-print reading experience
  • Conveyor systems
  • Bar code readers
  • Field commissioning experience
  • Control Net and Device Net I / O systems
  • RS View
  • Industrial Controls (photo electrics, motor control centers, etc.)
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Auto-Cad Experience
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

  • Orientation
  • Safety Training
  • Hazardous Communication
  • Vision and Culture
  • Departmental Training
  • Process – Engineering Change
  • Process – Program and Process Development
  • Change Control Database
  • ARC Flash
  • Company Training
  • BOS Overview
  • Information Technology
  • Outlook
  • Trans4M Overview
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Quality Mission Statement
  • Expense Reporting
  • Travel Management System
  • Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

  • Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.
  • Company Description

    Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

    Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

    Branex Group offers the following benefits :

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Company Description

    Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States. Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws. Branex Group offers the following benefits : - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - 401(k) This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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