Engineering Specialist - Controls

Position Description:

• Engineering Specialist, Controls We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future.
• We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world
  -together.
• At Client, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves.
• As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for in our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency.
• You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
• In this position, Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime

• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
• Determine proper validation methods
• Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers
• Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems.
• Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programming software.
• Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Update program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
• Work overtime and weekends as needed

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
• Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
• Solid understanding of laser burning
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
• Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred

• High School Plus Experience

• Fully onsite

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit  to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.