Position: Controls Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

We have an exciting opportunity at our Battle Creek Facility for a problem solver, a change agent who is committed to taking the Motus systems to the NEXT level. The Controls Engineer position will be responsible for providing controls for the automated equipment. PLC and HMI programming, debugging, network commissioning and equipment integration are the primary key performance objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, controls, devices, and systems to improve overall productivity
• Troubleshoot and work with Allen-Bradley PLC 500, RS Logix, Micro Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix and Siemens PLC programming
• Identify, research, and resolve deficiencies that contribute to excessive scrap and machine downtime
• Direct implementation of process changes and installation of any new equipment
• Interact with manufacturing employees, maintenance employees and plant leadership to understand plant focus and barriers to equipment performance
• Collaborates with quality, and operations to ensure that manufacturing and plant processes and equipment produce a product that meets all quality and engineering standards

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• 5 years in automotive controls / electrical
• PLC and HMI programming
• Strong mechanical background
• Familiar with Ethernet/IP Industrial Protocol, Vision Sensors and Bar Code Scanning systems
• Effective problem solving, root-cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Willingness to travel for short term periods (<10%)
• Ability to use basic machining tools, powered hand tools, and other maintenance-related equipment
• Ability to read machine drawings and control schematics
• Familiarity with robots and robot controllers

 DESIRED SKILLS:

• Fabrication/tooling experience is a plus
• Electrical journeyman card is a plus
• Experience working with a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system is a plus
• Experience working with smart cameras (i.e. Keyence, Cognex, Banner) is a plus