Plant Engineer Controls

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, IIoT, and QTS.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
• Review and coordinate project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

• Error proofing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Good Manufacturing Practices

• Lean Manufacturing, Electrical, Siemens, Robotics, Automation

• 5+ yrs of related Controls experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Client+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
• Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• PLC-Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA
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• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
• Machining and automation equipment controls troubleshooting experience

• High School Diploma / GED

• Fully onsite.
• Domestic travel on an as-needed basis.
• There may be some local or regional travel required to see equipment at our suppliers.

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.