Controls Engineer

Flex N Gate • Battle Creek, MI

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About The Position

The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications. The role supports manufacturing equipment programming and robot systems, troubleshoots software and hardware issues, installs vision systems and system upgrades, and programs PLCs. The engineer also uses electrical schematics, technical publications, equipment manuals, and government regulations to inform work.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and success in automotive plastic injection molding and assembly.
• Ability to program inputs and outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment.
• Ability to program robots.
• Knowledge of software and hardware.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Strong computer skills.
• 3–5 years of experience working with controls in an automotive facility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related engineering field.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as a member of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, service- and team-oriented approach with attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment programming for manufacturing.
• Program inputs and outputs for robots and equipment interfaces.
• Maintain robot support and programming.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
• Load software packages.
• Prepare project documentation.
• Develop and install vision systems.
• Program PLCs.
• Read, interpret, and apply lessons learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals, and government regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time