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Controls Engineer
Job in
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48900, USA
Listed on 2026-01-07
Listing for:
Parea Staffing Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Support production efforts to minimize equipment and tooling downtime and reduce scrap through effective analytical methodologies.
- Design, specify, program, simulate, and test control systems, providing start-up assistance as needed.
- Enhance operational efficiency through process changes and automation initiatives.
- Program automated equipment to meet production requirements.
- Design and provide quotes for electronic controls that support production processes.
- Evaluate quotes and recommend sources for control devices.
- Maintain and facilitate process controls equipment.
- Develop and implement improvements to plant layout, equipment, processes, and ergonomics.
- Identify key process controls and systems, ensuring adequate resources for maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Advise maintenance technicians on control systems and operations.
- Document all activities as required, adhering to company guidelines.
- Follow emergency evacuation procedures to ensure employee safety.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Inform the Department Manager of situations that may pose significant risks to product assurance, facility safety, or customer satisfaction.
- Take initiative to prevent occurrences of nonconformance relating to product, processes, and systems.
- Identify and document issues related to products, processes, or systems.
- Recommend solutions through appropriate channels and verify implementation.
- Control the processing and delivery of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected.
- Initiate project requests for quotations (RFQs) with supporting documentation.
- Quote and negotiate pricing and timing with vendors for equipment and tooling.
- Approve layouts for facilities as required.
- A minimum of a 2-year college education with at least 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience with PLC logic and programming (Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba) and HMI or SCADA programming (Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data).
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
- Proficient in panel design/layout and wiring schematic development.
- Experience with conveyor systems, bar code readers, and field commissioning.
- Familiarity with Control Net and Device Net I/O systems, RSView, and industrial controls (photo electrics, motor control centers).
- Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives and AutoCAD.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, with average mobility to navigate an office and plant environment.
- Capable of performing routine work on a computer.
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