Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Monroe, MI

VERY GOOD benefits and bonus potential!

What if you could join an established manufacturer with an excellent tenured staff and have bonus potential, all while making improvements on a daily basis?

Come into a company that can offer you an excellent working culture and work for a Maintenance Manager who has been there over 10 years

CapEx investments were made to this plant in 2022 and 2023, and there are upcoming projects planned in Q2

Diverse business mix , only 35-40% automotive related

Benefits will be available 1st of the month after 30 days , including medical, dental and vision

The company has recently broke an all-time production record and wants to improve even more

Work as the site electrical expert to support and improve production, while assisting in the development of site technicians

YOU will have a BONUS POTENTIAL up to 10%

Profitable, well-established manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to be the site electrical and controls expert. As the Controls Engineer , you will report to the Maintenance Manager. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks :

• Partner with production to maximize equipment efficiencies and reduce scrap rates via electrical modifications
• Assist with the completion of cost analysis, justification, specification and procurement of capital projects
• Troubleshoot PLCs and make needed modifications, partnering with OEMs for complex programming
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on lines and equipment
• Partner with team members to complete continuous improvement activities
• Work with vendors and partners on equipment issues
• Train and assist with the development of maintenance staff and electricians
• Complete root cause analysis related to any electrical equipment issues and implement countermeasures to eliminate future downtime
• Communicate with management on the status of projects and troubleshooting and complete needed documentation
• Other duties as assigned by management

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the production floor up to 80% of their day. Candidates should enjoy building relationships on the manufacturing floor, enjoy floor presence, work well within a team environment and have excellent communication skills. Qualified individuals will be enthusiastic, committed and eager to make a difference. The company offers VERY GOOD medical benefits (including dental and vision), short-term and long-term disability, 401K match (50% up to 4%), paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement and annual bonus potential.

REQUIREMENTS for the Controls Engineer :

1. Minimum of a high school diploma; a technical Bachelor's degree is highly preferred

2. At least five years of experience in a similar electrical engineering position within a manufacturing environment

3. Strong background troubleshooting and making modifications to PLCs

4. Experience with electrical troubleshooting, including servos, motors, sensors, wiring, etc.

5. Microsoft Office experience, including strong Excel skills

Skills preferred but NOT required :

1. Lean and / or Six Sigma methodologies

2. Continuous improvement accomplishments, including reducing scrap, minimizing downtime, increasing efficiencies, etc.

3. Strong mechanical aptitude

4. OEM experience

5. Project management, including budgets and timelines

6. Allen Bradley PLCs

7. Robotics and automation experience

Reasons to work for this organization :

Bonus potential up to 10% that has a history of paying out

Diverse business mix, only 35-40% of their business is automotive related

Projecting a good year

New equipment was installed in the plant in 2022 and in 2023, and CapEx projects are scheduled for Q2

Excellent tenure among staff and work for a manager with 10 years of experience with the company

Work for a GM who has been with the company 35 years