Plant Engineer Controls

Job Summary

Our client in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for an Plant Engineer Controls. This is a contract position.

• 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, 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

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving).
• Error proofing.
• High School Diploma
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ yrs of related experience.
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate 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).
• Fully onsite position.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Siemens.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Robotics.
• Electrical.
• Automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• 8D and 5
  
  Why corrective action and problem solving skills.
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA
  79.
• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting.
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming.
• Fanuc controls troubleshooting

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products