What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Systems Designer II position at CEC Controls Company Inc?
Job Summary
CEC Controls is looking for a engineering systems designer who can perform the design of controls systems from start to finish, including troubleshooting, field startup and commissioning related to implementation in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Experience in industries related to automotive are a priority. This position will be assigned to the Warren, MI office site however there will be opportunities to work from home. Site presence will be expected during commissioning and standby phases.
Responsibilities:
- Performing Design of Automation control systems, requirements which will include:
- Review specifications and standard practices
- Follow internal and customer standards as required
- Establishing non-standard logic and designs as required
- Create system map layouts, sequence of operations, drawing packages, write PLC logic, and develop HMI screens
- Write and edit PLC programs including: I/O mapping, network diagnostics, conveyor control, routing and tracking, HMI FIS and IIOT fault messages and more
- Able to self-check PLC programs, such as verify all I/O is used, step by step conveyor sequence is correct
- Specify panel and field material by creating Electrical Bill of Material's (EBMS's)
- Work with Management and Project Management to develop and maintain schedule
- Attend meetings with some interaction with customers
- Field duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting in installation oversight
- Start-up and Debug at customers facilities
- Experience with VFD/Motor tuning, torque proving and point to point operation is a plus
- Launch support and Standby support (post commissioning)
- Work with project management
Requirements:
- Education: Relevant bachelor’s or associate degree in related engineering or technology field, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree.
- 1 years of industry experience working for a systems integrator; must include control panel and circuit design
- non-standard designs, system map layouts, sequence of operations, reviewing cycle time, studies and dimension switch layouts
- design packages, write logic, develop HMI screen and commission your design
- Knowledge of system architecture, including non-standard material, control panel power requirements and/or distribution
- Capable of reviewing the specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications and scope of work)
- Capable of reviewing the specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications and scope of work)
- Technical knowledge and skills required:
- RSLogix 5, 5000
- RS Networx
- DriveExecutive, DirveExplorer
- PanelBuilder PDS, 1400e, 32
- RSView Studio and Factory Talk
- Technical knowledge desired:
- Technical knowledge considered an asset:
- Ford NextGen or GVOSS standards, GM G12 standards
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Capable of assisting with installation and debugging with no additional support
- Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere
- Ability to travel
- Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship form CEC Controls.
- Physical Requirements:
- Able to climb a 2-story ladder
- Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
- Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
- Able to lift up to 30lbs without difficulty
- All of the above items to be accomplished while carrying a laptop computer
