Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Flint, MI
52 weeks contract with possibility of extension/direct hire based on the business need / candidate's performance
2nd Shift: 200 PM to 1030 PM
Weekend work is part of the schedule; typically, two Saturdays are scheduled followed by one Saturday off, with Sundays possible depending on production needs.
Summary:
The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects. Looking for a team player who is energetic and able to interact with Maintenance and Production teams.
Job Responsibilities:
- Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
- Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
- Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
- Design electrical control panels.
- Design programmable logic controller software.
- Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
- Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
- Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
- Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
- Travel to plant sites as required.
Skills:
- Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
- Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
- Proficient with AutoCad.
- Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
- Familiarity with basic safety standards.
- Capable of supervision.
Qualification
- Hands-on controls engineering experience in a client engine plant supporting active production and machining equipment.
- Exposure to Siemens PLCs, Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, robotics, and machine troubleshooting.
- Opportunity to build the client plant experience and learn the facility, equipment, and GM work environment.
- Potential for assignment extension and an opportunity to be considered for client employment if there is a fit and headcount availability.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, but not required.
- 8-10 years of relevant controls/technology experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, including the ability to program, read, and understand logic.
- Experience with Siemens PLCs, Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, robotics, or similar controls technology is highly preferred.
- Must be able to step into the controls work with limited foundational training; onboarding will focus on the client environment, plant, equipment locations, and team.
Top 3 Skills
- GCCS/GCCH- Client Global Common Controls Hardware and Software.
- Proficient in Rockwell PLC’s Siemens Step7 PLC’s Siemens TIA Portal Ver.17 and 18 PLC , HMI’s
- Proficient on Fanuc Robots I/R Vision
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