Control Engineer

Title: Controls engineer (8 years)

Location: Redford, MI

Duration: 18 months

Mid night shift-position hours 11pm-7am.

Perform electrical controls support needed to provide continuous operation of Heavy Duty Engine (HDE) Machining Operations. Machining lines to include: Bearing Caps, Blocks, Connecting Rods, Heads, and Liners, and well as Turbo Machining & Assembly Operations. The Controls Engineer strives to maintain the operational readiness of all machining equipment, working cross-functionally with Maintenance Supervisors & Mechanical Engineers, Skilled Trades Leaders, and Operations & Quality Department support team members.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Troubleshoot, modify, and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI, and Robot controls.

• Troubleshoot, modify, and support device level networks.

• Troubleshoot, modify, and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software.

• Implement and support machining monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems.

• Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal machining solutions.

• Specify, manage, and assist with control designs for new machining equipment procurement.

• Provide controls technical assistance and support to machining operations.

• Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.

• Support a collaborative team of Skilled Trades, Supervisors & Process Engineers in the diagnosing & repairs of CNC and Assembly Machining Operations.

• Assist Skilled Tradesmen in use of technical drawings & OEM documentation needed to troubleshoot faults, diagnose equipment failure, and facilitate repairs.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field and 8 years working experience.

• Proficient in manufacturing equipment hardware and software design practices & standards (i.e. PLC’s HMI’s, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, etc.)

• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software.

• Knowledge of networks & database operations.

• Knowledge of electrical codes & standards.

• Knowledge of safety codes and standards.

• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Effective oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

• Ability to read, interpret, and create drawings of building, facility infrastructure, and testing equipment.

Exceptional Candidates May Have:

• Proficient with Siemens Step 7 PLC’s / TIA Portal, Siemens 840D NC Programming, and Siemens VFD’s, servos, and software.

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, and software.

• Proficient with Fanuc robots, Cognex vision control systems, & Trumpf laser systems.

• Knowledge of fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, coolant, and lubrication).

• Knowledge of metal cutting, press force monitoring, part marking, fastening, washing, and filter manufacturing & machining processes.