Controls Engineer

Means Industries•Shelby Charter Township, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Amsted Automotive's TransForm Automotive division is seeking Controls Engineers to support its Shelby Township facility. The role focuses on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across facilities, while pursuing continuous improvement to increase machine availability and assembly-process efficiency. The position supports equipment integration with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), equipment programming, safety circuit verification, troubleshooting, and controls projects across AAG. The posting identifies 2nd shift (2 p.m.–11 p.m.) and 3rd shift (10 p.m.–7 a.m.).

Requirements

Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and prints, including how the systems interact within an assembly process.
Ability to adapt to and learn new controls technologies and software.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with light supervision.
Ability to understand and communicate technical details.
Knowledge of multi-axis servo systems and robotic systems.
Knowledge of industrial vision systems and sensors, including Cognex and Keyence.
Basic networking knowledge and application.
Knowledge of fieldbus technologies such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, I/O Link, and Modbus.
Experience interfacing and communicating with devices using analog and fieldbus technologies.
Software experience with AutoCAD for electrical/pneumatic detailing, Rockwell Suite (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, RSLogix), Automation Direct (PLC, C-More HMI), MS Office Suite, and Siemens Step 7.
Some on-the-job controls work experience, primarily focused on machine design or machine build; internship experience is acceptable.
Education in a listed field: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Associate degree in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or a two-year technical degree in Robotic Automation/Computer Sciences.

Nice To Haves

On-the-job controls experience focused primarily on machine design or machine build is strongly preferred; internship experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Work with the product interface to the assembly plant and other organizational levels on manufacturing execution systems.
Lead support for machine failures through the maintenance escalation process, including troubleshooting, communication, and documentation.
Lead safety circuit functionality and verification, including light curtains, safety mats, and quality assurance devices.
Support development of operator user interfaces and integration with MES and CMMS systems.
Assist in defining connections from existing equipment for integration into MES systems.
Maintain backups of MES, PLC, and robot software-related equipment configurations.
Research and validate improvements to make processes more efficient and flexible.
Integrate and program assembly processes in primary facilities.
Conceptualize, quote, procure, and implement solutions for assembly and transformational product processes.
Configure equipment and add required programming to new and existing equipment.
Assist in defining wiring required to gather data from equipment.
Work with Senior Controls Engineers and the manager to learn, develop skills, and assist with controls projects across AAG as required.
Support department maintenance troubleshooting and equipment diagnostic procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.