Controls Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing•Holland, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for machine standardization, launch, troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems. This is often accomplished in demanding situations with tight deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience with PLC & HMI programming.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, GuardLogix, panelview plus platforms.
Design skills: Able to designing and creating prints
Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,
Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of internal and external customers.
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

Nice To Haves

System integration experience of 2-3 years is preferred

Responsibilities

Development, testing and improvement of current machine standards.
As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
Provide support for installation, controls issues and wiring upgrades on equipment, companywide.
Assist in and occasionally lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.
Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.