Engineering Supervisor

Job Summary

CEC Controls is looking for a controls engineer who can perform the design of controls systems from start to finish, including troubleshooting, field startup and commissioning related to implementation in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Experience in industries related to automotive are a priority. This position will be assigned to the Warren, MI office site however there will be opportunities to work from home. Site presence will be expected during commissioning and standby phases.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize client Quality Check Tools - used to validate standards are properly executed
• Standards deployment including on time outputs of contract deliverables
• Participate in Design Reviews and support customer meetings
• Write and edit PLC programs including I/O mapping, network diagnostics, conveyor control, routing and tracking, HMI, FIS, and IIOT fault messages and more
• Experience with VFD/Motor tuning, torque proving and point to point operation is a plus
• Field Debug of PLC programs, VFD parameter adjustment, HMI prove out and wiring debug
• Execute work withing budget, on time and with exceptional quality
• Lead a team to execute the plan
• Forecast time/resources to complete remaining work
• Estimating experience is a plus
• Execute, supervise, and verify all work algins to customer specifications and expectations
• Apply special knowledge of automation, controls engineering, and robotics where applicable
• Travel to customer sites as necessary for the betterment of team or to deliver optimal solutions
• Able to self-check PLC programs, such as verify all I/O is used, step by step conveyor sequence is correct

Requirements:

• Education: Relevant bachelor’s or associate degree in related engineering or technology field, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree.
• 3 years of industry experience working for a systems integrator; must include control panel and circuit design, non-standard designs, system map layouts, sequence of operations, reviewing cycle time, studies and dimension switch layouts, design packages, design logic, enter logic, and the design of Smart Displays
• Knowledge of system architecture, including non-standard material, control panel power requirements and/or distribution
• Capable of reviewing the specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications and scope of work)
• Capable of reviewing the specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications and scope of work)
• Technical knowledge and skills required:
  • RSLogix 5, 5000
  • RS Networx
  • DriveExecutive, DirveExplorer
  • PanelBuilder PDS, 1400e, 32
  • RSView Studio and Factory Talk
  • Technical knowledge desired:
• Technical knowledge desired:
  • Ford NextGen or GVOSS standards, GM G12 standards
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of assisting with installation and debugging with no additional support
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere
• Ability to travel
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship form CEC Controls.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Able to climb a 2-story ladder
  • Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
  • Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
  • Able to lift up to 30lbs without difficulty
  • All of the above items to be accomplished while carrying a laptop computer