Senior Controls Engineer

Autokiniton•Grand Ledge, MI

47d

About The Position

Responsible for the design, specification, selection, procurement, build, programming, installation, tryout, optimization, and support of plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Five (5) to (8) years of related technical hands-on experience
High level of cooperation and commitment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong Problem-Solving ability
Willing and able to learn new skills
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Good mechanical ability
Self-starter and able to work little to no supervision
Able to apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Maintains a high level of confidentiality when required

Nice To Haves

Able to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level
Siemens PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level
Advanced Fanuc and Motoman programming skills
Able to work with MQ1 and QAD databases at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

Optimize transfer press curves to increase HPH performance
Troubleshoot new and existing stamping equipment company wide
Coordinate and direct teams to resolve equipment issues affecting throughput on stamping presses
Train plant engineering and maintenance personnel in transfer optimizing methodology
Provide remote support to plant engineering and maintenance teams
Support HTH improvement activities
Work with the India Tech Center to evaluate transfer simulations for new die designs
Identify and implement cost savings ideas
Participates in continuous improvement activities
Performs work remotely, locally, regionally and at distant plants
Works hand on with equipment whenever required
Design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment
Program PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware when required
Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
Understand, implement, and support robotic programming
Support startup and debug of new and modified equipment to achieve plant performance objectives
Able to utilize engineering software and equipment: PLC, HMI, Motion Control, and CAD programs
Evaluate and apply new technology as required
Direct activities to ensure that equipment manufacturing, installation, and testing meet specifications
Support new model launches and improvement teams
Participate in cross functional team activities as required
Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties