Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

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Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Position summary: The Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting its manufacturing operations in Holland, Michigan in the creation, delivery, and implementation of paint and mold manufacturing processes and controls.

Job Family: Engineer/Technical

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pays attention to others’ insights, advice or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. For example, experiments to find the best possible solution and gains insight from test cases. Makes use of new concepts and principles when addressing problems. Learns from mistakes to avoid repeating them.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

• Proactively identify safety hazards and follow necessary steps to make the proper repairs.
• Spend time on the floor to troubleshoot and correct issues to improve processes with automation projects.
• Troubleshoot and support production equipment using several common systems (PLC, Vision, and Robotics), or other control platforms as required.
• Work with many different aspects of controls, from system definition to design and programming.
• Integrate hardware and software solutions for manufacturing.
• Define necessary capital controls equipment for projects.
• PLC programming Languages and HMI systems used (Allen Bradley, and GE).
• Experience designing and creating electrical prints.
• Design, install, maintain and modify PLC systems.
• Understand and be able to install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors.
• Understand and be able to work with relays, contacts, transformers, motor starters, sensors, switches, etc.
• Technical support and software changes of PLC based equipment.
• Assist maintenance supervisors with machinery issues.
• Reduce repeat downtime issues on machines.
• Assist in start-up of new technology.
• Contribute to cost savings ideas and efforts.
• Implement troubleshooting tools and controls to contribute to process improvements.

Required

Education & Experience:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Controls Engineering or Industrial Electronics or alike strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering and/or manufacturing engineering with controls experience.

Preferred

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of manufacturing controls.
• Versatile in multiple platforms or circuitry and programming languages.
• Automation experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Rockwell Automation Experience.
• Experience in electronic sensors and test equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Support daily needs of Production in the event of machine downtime.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A team-based and creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience with interpreting a customer’s specification and translating it into design.
• Experience with database applications, such as SQL Database is a plus.
• Experience with collaborative robots is a plus.
• Pneumatics or hydraulic experience is a plus.
• Manage multiple projects/programs at one time.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by mentoring and teaching technical teammates, and apprentices as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects with your team.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing