Controls Engineer

LOCATION: *Will initially be working on a project in Michigan for about a year and then they need to be open to moving to a new project in a new location after a year*

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering

Minimum Experience: 5 Years

Interview Process: Teams Meetings and then 2nd round follow up interview.

Scope of Position:

• This will be a hybrid work assignment with the candidate working remotely and traveling to project site as necessary. Initially the project will be in Michigan.
• A senior controls engineer responsible for providing hands-on electrical support for the installation, start-up and debug manufacturing process equipment. This includes working with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.)
• Involves commissioning PLC's, drives, sensors, HMI's across a large integrated manufacturing line
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience with automated equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Familiar with the design and programming of PLC systems primarily Allen Bradley ControlLogix
• Studio 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View
• Configuration and setup of ControlLogix PLC
• Ethernet IP communication
• HMI SCADA iFix- minor changes and troubleshooting
• Drive setup and tuning - Yaskawa drives
• PID Tuning
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics
• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)
• Capable of multitasking
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Managing electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
• Verify wiring done to print, answer questions and perform point to point checks
• Setup and commission PLC's, drives, and field I/O
• Perform safety validation checks per SAT documents
• Coordinating installation plan with safety and plant receivers
• Conferring with *** engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.
• Ensure safe work practices
• Updating drawings and equipment documentation
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel (less than 25%)
• Travel to *** plant sites as needed to support projects
  
  

Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.

Work Schedule:

Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule

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