Controls Engineer (Night Shift 4x10hrs)

Detroit Manufacturing Systems • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Within our organization, the Controls Engineer is responsible for the upkeep and improvement of all automation production equipment. Work towards continuous improvement of processes, with input from Manufacturing Engineers, Operators, and Management.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work NIGHT SHIFT (6pm - 4:30am - 4x10hrs)
• Bachelor’s Degree is highly recommended, however willing to accept an Associates degree with experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in machine startup/debugging is required
• Ability to communicate technical data (PLC ladder logic) to staff employees on the floor and management to allow quicker troubleshooting.
• Knowledge and experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs is mandatory
• Previous experience in industrial machine debug
• Vision/Camera systems experience is required.
• SQL 2008 or newer.

Nice To Haves

• Plastic welding operations (vibration and ultrasonic)
• Experience in/with Robotics suppliers such as Fanuc, ABB, Kuka
• Cognex and Keyence systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with Machine Breakdowns when maintenance cannot fix in timely manner
• When required, interface with other functions (Manufacturing Engineers/Maintenance/New Model Launch/IT)
• Develop and Upgrade Vision System to World Class Standards
• Provide tools for useful data flow for manufacturing purposes, includes Machine data/Automated Text messages/Reporting Services/ETC.
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
• Programming and updating PLCs (Programming Logic Control) Plant-wide responsibility; Allen Bradley mandatory
• Programming and updating HMI (Human Machine Interface) Plant-wide responsibility
• Trouble-shooting and resetting robots and cobots
• Make programming changes in the event of design changes to robots/cobots
• Experience with electrical design, understanding and reading prints, working with OEM’s to ensure quality design standards
• Keep all operations equipment running
• Minimize downtime
• Proactive and timely response and reactions to issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level