Senior Controls Engineer Grand Ledge, MI

13112 Oneida Road, Grand Ledge, Michigan

10542

Full-Time/Regular

Responsible for the design, specification, selection, procurement, build, programming, installation, tryout, optimization, and support of plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Optimize transfer press curves to increase HPH performance
• Troubleshoot new and existing stamping equipment company wide
• Coordinate and direct teams to resolve equipment issues affecting throughput on stamping presses
• Train plant engineering and maintenance personnel in transfer optimizing methodology
• Provide remote support to plant engineering and maintenance teams
• Work with the India Tech Center to evaluate transfer simulations for new die designs
• Identify and implement cost savings ideas
• Participates in continuous improvement activities
• Performs work remotely, locally, regionally and at distant plants
• Works hand on with equipment whenever required
• Design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment
• Program PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware when required
• Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
• Understand, implement, and support robotic programming
• Support startup and debug of new and modified equipment to achieve plant performance objectives
• Able to utilize engineering software and equipment: PLC, HMI, Motion Control, and CAD programs
• Evaluate and apply new technology as required
• Direct activities to ensure that equipment manufacturing, installation, and testing meet specifications
• Support new model launches and improvement teams
• Participate in cross functional team activities as required
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Five (5) to (8) years of related technical hands‑on experience

• High level of cooperation and commitment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Problem‑Solving ability
• Willing and able to learn new skills
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Good mechanical ability
• Self‑starter and able to work little to no supervision
• Able to apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality when required

• Able to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
• Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level
• Siemens PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level
• Advanced Fanuc and Motoman programming skills
• Able to work with MQ1 and QAD databases at an advanced level.

Duties include but are not limited to: stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear. Able to travel. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, or hazardous materials.