Senior Controls Engineer - Midnight Shift

Daimler Truck AG•Detroit, MI

2d•$108,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inside the Role The Controls Engineer will be the lead controls engineering contact addressing open issues on new and existing equipment, developing and implementing continuous improvement projects designed to achieve key equipment KPI indicators on current assembly lines, and addressing daily performance issues on an as needed basis. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $108,000 - $139,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off. Role is for 3rd Shift What You Drive at DTNA Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls. Implement and support device level networks. Implement and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems. Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions. Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement. Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations. Participate in teams and cross-functional groups. Sound knowledge of Daimler internal processes preferred. Analytical thinking, assertiveness and communication skills, capacity for teamwork. Strong commitment and flexibility. Read and understand electrical schematics. Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow CE’s.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical
5-7 years experience in manufacturing equipment hardware and software design practices & standards (i.e. PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, safety, etc.)
Experience with Robots: Fanuc & Kuka
Siemens PLC's: S7-300 and S7-1500
Siemens Software: Step 7, TIA Portal, Starter
Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)
Knowledge of networks & database operation
Knowledge of Siemens PLC's, drives, servos and software
Analytical thinking, assertiveness and communication skills, capacity for teamwork.
Strong commitment and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Sound knowledge of Daimler internal processes preferred.
Union Shop Experience

Responsibilities

Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.
Implement and support device level networks.
Implement and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software
Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems.
Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
Read and understand electrical schematics.
Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow CE’s.