Controls Engineer
Troy Design Manufacturing Company•Plymouth, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide in-house technical capability to design, build, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and robot cells. Provide subject matter expertise in controls and automation systems to support manufacturing business needs (stamping and assembly).
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years of experience in Allen Bradley Compact/ Control/ Guard Logix PLCs
- 3+ years of experience in Allen Bradley Panel View
- 3+ years of experience in ABB and Fanuc robots
- 3+ years of experience in Weld timers, SPR, laser, and other joining process controllers
- 3+ years of experience in Communications protocols: Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Devicenet
- 3+ years of experience in PC setup - software and hardware configuration
- 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective verbal and written communication
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree) with prior controls and electrical work background
- Prior experience in a similar capacity with Automotive OEM/Supplier in an automotive stamping and assembly
- AMR/AGVs, Cobots, and Vision Systems
- Experience designing, building, and wiring industrial controls cabinets
- Stamping press line automation experience preferred - FOL de-stacking, washer/oiler, centering systems, inter-press, and EOL conveyor system
- Familiarity with stamping and robotic weld processes
- Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes, practices and principles
- Software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and experience working with 3D CAD models
- Experience with Visual Basic, Visual C++, or other programming languages
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented environment
- Any previous supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
- Participate in the design and build of automation cells and electrical
- Develop BOMs and source required components for integration projects
- Supervise outside contractors working on automation projects for TOM
- New equipment specification and buyoff
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
- Coordinate automation campaigns
- Manage backups of automation programs
- Support training of facilities team personnel with troubleshooting controls and performing repairs or upgrades of automated systems
- Develop operating procedures and equipment standards for automation and related electrical systems
- Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve cycle times, improve quality, meet uptime objectives, and implement preventive maintenance programs
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and customer oriented skills
- Independently troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
- Ability to read electrical drawings and equipment manuals for design and troubleshooting purposes
- Sound working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point
- Ability to identify root-cause and initiate effective corrective actions relative to sheet metal stamping and assemblies
- Capable of interpreting engineering standards and applications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
