Senior Controls Engineer

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions•Canton Township, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Controls Engineer shall be capable of working directly with electrical control systems and hardware integration. They must be well versed in using PLC programming products, such as those made by Allen-Bradley, Automation Direct, and Siemens, which integrate with multiple input and output sources to create automated control systems. This position requires hands-on development and interaction with team members to develop automation requirements and transform them into effective production solutions. This is done with the use of software engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making hardware & software adaptations and modifications. This position will be based out of our Canton, Michigan office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer programming, or related field is preferred.
Expert knowledge of ladder logic architecture focusing on Allen-Bradley, and/or Siemens, and/or Automation Direct software platforms.
Strong experience with PLC Programming.
Thorough working knowledge of industrial control devices, including photo-electric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O.
ACAD experience with drawing panel layouts, electrical schematics, and ladder logic.
Demonstrated experience in commissioning new equipment with motion control, as well as remote and field support.
Ability to travel up to 35% of the time at times of project implementation, and could require extended stays at various locations during those times.
Must be able to work weekends and overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix and CompactLogix), PREFERRED. Siemens, Automation Direct and HMI experience are a plus.
Knowledge of AC Drives / VFD / HMI / Servo / PID and Motion Control is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define/design PLC ladder logic that supports the necessary controls interface, including all equipment safety parameters (ANSI, OSHA, and Customer Specific Requirements).
Document those designs using ACAD with industry-accepted notations and symbols.
Designs include standard electrical diagrams, panel drawings, wiring schematics, HMI pages, and ladder logic where needed.
Lead design reviews in-house and or with the customer.
Develop project bill of materials.
Perform investigations and experiments to prove out new technology.
Upgrade and repair existing controls/equipment.
Troubleshoot control issues, including but not limited to PLC ladder logic, inputs, and outputs. This may require travel to a customer site and or online support.
Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements.
Perform equipment start-up and verification, both on-site and at the customer site.
Comply with all company (and customer) safety and personnel policies and adhere to OSHA safety standards. Support and participate in activities that enhance the current safety culture at the site.