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Systems Engineer Controls

Optimal CAE
Sterling, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Position Description :

  • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
  • Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.
  • Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
  • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
  • Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review the cycle times of equipment.
  • Review and coordinate project installations.
  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
  • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
  • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
  • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety.

Skills Required :

  • Electrical Engineering Degree or applicable experience
  • Machining background a plus
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors and other Process Team Members when required.
  • Communication skills; verbal, email, etc.
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
  • Familiar with Pro-tag and Midas check sheets
  • Siemens Step 7 programming and troubleshooting
  • Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
  • Fanuc controls troubleshooting
  • Beckhoff controls troubleshooting is preferred.
  • Familiar with CPN / MPN design and configuration is preferred.
  • Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Lubrication, and Coolant design & functionality is preferred.
  • Laser operation and Laser safety is preferred.
  • Programmable safety design and operation is preferred.
  • CNC design and operation is preferred.
  • Risk Assessment process is preferred.
  • Company RFID tag map and controls (Beckhoff and Siemens) is preferred.
  • All controls systems lifecycle (obsolescence) is preferred.
  • ECPL and Access task process and design is preferred.
  • Allen Bradley RS Logix, Control Logix, and Micro Logix is preferred.
  • Experience Required :

  • 3 years or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
  • 3 years or more experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens and Modicon programming.
  • Education Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Electrical Technician is preferred.
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