Sr. Controls Engineer
About The Position
Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.
Requirements
- Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing
- Areas of expertise: Manufacturing, Assembly Process, Laser Welding, Braze Welding, Plastic Welding, Molding, Machining, Induction Heating
- Experienced in electrical safety and standards
- Experience building new equipment
- Well versed in functional machine safety
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience
- Machine vision experience – Cognex, Keyence
- Robotic experience – Fanuc
- Additional control platform experience: Siemens, B&R, Omron
- Additional programming experience: Python, SQL
- SCADA/MES experience
- Advanced understanding of Ethernet networks
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
- 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems
Responsibilities
- Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components
- Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment
- Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment
- Develop innovative solutions
- Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays
- Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment
- Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems
- Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups
- Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- retirement savings plan
- sickness and accident benefits
- life insurance
- paid vacation & holidays
- tuition assistance programs
- employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
