Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer - Contract

DISHER is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a 3 month contract opportunity with a customer that is in Grand Rapids, MI.

• Design of electrical control systems with little supervision
• Provide PLC & HMI programming for machine control systems
• Technical support for manufacturing
• Support for in-house build and light field support of installed automotive test systems
• Provide complete control systems for machines with minimal assistance
• Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
• Assist with machine start-ups and assist with coordination of installation services as needed
• Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
• Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers

• BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry
• 5+ years experience preferred
• Variable frequency drive experience
• PLC experience: AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
• Basic understanding of industrial networking
• Basic understanding of pneumatics/hydraulics
• Ability to use AutoCAD or EPLAN
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%)
• Ability to create electrical print sets as necessary
• Ability to create and maintain bills of material for projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy