Controls Engineer

Entech Staffing Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer for a position in Novi, MI! This position is paying $35-60/hour and begins right away. Great health and financial benefits package!

Duties:

• Design machine tool electrical hardware and software controls systems
• Design and develop electrical prints using AutoCAD
• Program PLCs and HMIs
• Create and troubleshoot ladder logic and HMI software.
• Maintain and modifying existing systems
• Work with mechanical engineering team to tailor electrical system to project requirements
• Programming of automation
• Design, implementation, testing, trouble shooting, startup onsite and offsite of machines
• Remote/telephone customer support
• Designing and programming automation and controls systems involving PLCs and servo drives.
• Must be able to create and read logic and electrical diagrams for troubleshooting machines and automation systems, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up. Candidates will conduct functionality tests of equipment, as well as installation and repairs.
• Robot integration with machine
• Domestic and International Travel for Program Support and Field Service – 15% travel
• Work collaboratively with design engineers, other internal staff, and subcontractors
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving machines and equipment
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with current health and safety regulations
• Specifying components and materials for procurement
• Participate in machinery installation, repair, and maintenance

Requirements:

• Specific experience with electrical machine tool controls and a broader knowledge of lubrication, pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Practical experience with field wiring.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation products
• A-B servo motors and drives, setting parameters and motor tuning.
• Experience with two axis that are electronically geared.
• Experience with other PLC/Servo Motor/Drive brands such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, SEW, etc.is a plus.
• Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with several brands of HMI (Pro-face, C-more, etc.)
• Experience tracking component purchases in conjunction with purchasing department.
• Experience managing/directing electrical subcontractors (field wire, panel build and hardware/software design).
• Experience with hydraulic motion controllers, such as Delta is a plus.
• Ability to bring innovative ideas to the table to identify and implement latest technologies and reduce component and labor costs.
• Experience with Robot programming is a plus

Essential Skills:

• Advanced PLC programming (reading and writing) skills required.
• Advanced process understanding ability, must be comfortable not only reading schematics, prints, and CAD, but also be comfortable explaining to other department team members how to use said process docs.
• High school diploma or equivalent, associate technical degree preferred
• At least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.