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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint Metal Center on a full-time basis.
The Role:
The Controls Engineer will analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing. They must have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment, with occasional guidance from supervision. This is an off-shift position; the selected candidate must be willing to work any shift as required. This posting is specifically for a second shift position, and overtime will be required.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operations.
- Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs.
- Perform a wide range of engineering tasks on stamping press equipment and robots using engineering software and hardware.
- Lead technical problem solving, and work with cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.
- Make contributions to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems.
- Implement new technology as required to improve our manufacturing processes.
- Support and/or train plant electricians.
- Develop and plan electrical projects.
- Oversee project installations by contractors and plant electricians.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 5+years of experience in controls engineering
- 2+ years of Industrial Control System experience.
- Proficient in Rockwell PLC and HMI Programming.
- Fanuc robot experience.
- Ability to logically troubleshoot Servo and VFD Systems (Powerflex)
- Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as EtherNetIP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
- Must be willing to work any shift; and overtime will be required. This posting is specifically for a full-time second shift position.
- Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Knowledge of CNC and machining equipment.
- Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox…).
- Experience with Safety PLCs.
- HMI – Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
- PLC – Rockwell ControlLogix.
- Servo drive systems – Rockwell Powerflex and Kinetix, Bosch Rexroth, and Unico.
- Autocad and ePlan experience.
