What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Axios Professional Recruitment?
Axios Professional Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Controls Engineer performs a plethora of responsibilities from investigating processes, design new products and modifying existing products while utilizing 2D/3D CAD. Applicants must be able to program PLC's efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Performs in depth investigation into materials, processes, and products as assigned by management.
- Utilizes sound engineering principles to design new products or modify existing ones from information provided by customer request/feedback, sales/sales engineers, manufacturing personnel, etc.
- Works with manufacturing to determine the best design to minimize labor and overhead costs.
- Works with other engineering designers to review form, fit and function of product designs by utilizing SolidWorks.
- Assembles prototype product using power and hand tools. Lifts/moves parts weighing up to 40 pounds during engineering evaluations to determine form, fit and function.
- Initiates and coordinates development programs which will increase cost efficiency resulting in smoother workflow for manufacturing. Including testing and analysis of materials, processes, and prototypes.
- Analyzes competitive products by evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, product performance and packaging.
- Support customers and Sales Department on project control specifications. Answer engineering customer service telephone calls.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in engineering discipline or equivalent, preferred.
- 5 years engineering experience required; Automotive or medical supply preferred
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have PC/Computer skills, which include knowledge of word processing, data analysis and spreadsheet applications.
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
AXIOS Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people.