Control Engineer

A Leading Automotive Supplier in Detroit, Michigan needs a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer. Siemens Step 7 Expertise is Required. This is a Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, 14 Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· To maintain or improve upon all hardware required for control systems located on facility floor.

· Read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.

· Complete design of electrical control systems including creation of electrical schematics using

AutoCAD for new and retrofit press and manufacturing equipment.

· Understand, support, and program complete PLC and HMI programs located in equipment on the facility floor.

· Understand and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency and DC systems.

· Understand and support robotic programming located in equipment on the facility floor. (FANUC Material Handling).

· Assist engineers in specifying ancillary robotic welding equipment including weld guns, torches, cabling, dress out, tool changers, tip dressers, and torch cleaners.

EXPERIENCE:

· A strong understanding and technical knowledge of Siemens Step 7 Version 5.5 is preferred

· High level of cooperation and commitment.

· Natural problem solver.

· Ability and willingness to learn.

· Adaptive to a fast paced environment.

· Mechanical Ability.

· Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision.

· Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling.

· Hands-on mentality and willingness to get dirty as it relates to new equipment build and commissioning, launch.